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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.20, 1,409.70 and 618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.20, 1,409.70 and 618.20 is: 924.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.20 : 1,409.70 = 618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.20/1,409.70 = 618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.20x = 1,409.70 × 618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.20x = 871,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,476.54/942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.94

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