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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.18, 1,299.84 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.18, 1,299.84 and 627.54 is: 865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.18 : 1,299.84 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.18/1,299.84 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.18x = 1,299.84 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.18x = 815,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,701.59/942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.76

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