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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.24, 1,299.47 and 610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.24, 1,299.47 and 610.35 is: 841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.24 : 1,299.47 = 610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.24/1,299.47 = 610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.24x = 1,299.47 × 610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.24x = 793,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,131.51/942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.75

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