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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.30, 1,414.26 and 699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.30, 1,414.26 and 699.30 is: 1,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.30 : 1,414.26 = 699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.30/1,414.26 = 699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.30x = 1,414.26 × 699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.30x = 988,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,992.02/942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.55

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