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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.06, 1,301.76 and 648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.06, 1,301.76 and 648.30 is: 895.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.06 : 1,301.76 = 648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.06/1,301.76 = 648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.06x = 1,301.76 × 648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.06x = 843,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,931.01/942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.84

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