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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.13, 1,300.23 and 680.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.13, 1,300.23 and 680.29 is: 938.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.13 : 1,300.23 = 680.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.13/1,300.23 = 680.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.13x = 1,300.23 × 680.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.13x = 884,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,533.47/942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.87

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