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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.14, 1,299.61 and 646.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.14, 1,299.61 and 646.90 is: 892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.14 : 1,299.61 = 646.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.14/1,299.61 = 646.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.14x = 1,299.61 × 646.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.14x = 840,715.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,715.27/942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.34

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