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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.15, 1,300.41 and 627.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.15, 1,300.41 and 627.94 is: 866.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.15 : 1,300.41 = 627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.15/1,300.41 = 627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.15x = 1,300.41 × 627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.15x = 816,569.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,569.81/942.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.71

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