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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.19, 1,301.44 and 723.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.19, 1,301.44 and 723.83 is: 999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.19 : 1,301.44 = 723.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.19/1,301.44 = 723.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.19x = 1,301.44 × 723.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.19x = 942,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,019.51/942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.82

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