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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.23, 1,300.79 and 647.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.23, 1,300.79 and 647.93 is: 894.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.23 : 1,300.79 = 647.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.23/1,300.79 = 647.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.23x = 1,300.79 × 647.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.23x = 842,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,820.86/942.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.50

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