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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.19, 1,299.79 and 610.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.19, 1,299.79 and 610.73 is: 842.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.19 : 1,299.79 = 610.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.19/1,299.79 = 610.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.19x = 1,299.79 × 610.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.19x = 793,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,820.75/942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.53

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