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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.30, 1,300.34 and 647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.30, 1,300.34 and 647.56 is: 893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.30 : 1,300.34 = 647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.30/1,300.34 = 647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.30x = 1,300.34 × 647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.30x = 842,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,048.17/942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.61

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