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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.17, 1,299.62 and 694.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.17, 1,299.62 and 694.13 is: 957.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.17 : 1,299.62 = 694.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.17/1,299.62 = 694.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.17x = 1,299.62 × 694.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.17x = 902,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,100.47/942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.48

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