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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.06, 1,298.43 and 679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.06, 1,298.43 and 679.98 is: 937.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.06 : 1,298.43 = 679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.06/1,298.43 = 679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.06x = 1,298.43 × 679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.06x = 882,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,906.43/942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.21

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