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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.08, 1,298.16 and 892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.08, 1,298.16 and 892.68 is: 1,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.08 : 1,298.16 = 892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.08/1,298.16 = 892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.08x = 1,298.16 × 892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.08x = 1,158,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,841.47/942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.09

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