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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.12, 1,299.44 and 627.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.12, 1,299.44 and 627.23 is: 865.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.12 : 1,299.44 = 627.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.12/1,299.44 = 627.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.12x = 1,299.44 × 627.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.12x = 815,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,052.57/942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.13

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