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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.10, 1,300.54 and 627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.10, 1,300.54 and 627.88 is: 866.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.10 : 1,300.54 = 627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.10/1,300.54 = 627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.10x = 1,300.54 × 627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.10x = 816,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,583.06/942.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.77

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