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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.28, 1,299.55 and 606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.28, 1,299.55 and 606.24 is: 836.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.28 : 1,299.55 = 606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.28/1,299.55 = 606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.28x = 1,299.55 × 606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.28x = 787,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,844.17/942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.10

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