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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.33, 1,299.87 and 662.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.33, 1,299.87 and 662.97 is: 914.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.33 : 1,299.87 = 662.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.33/1,299.87 = 662.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.33x = 1,299.87 × 662.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.33x = 861,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,774.81/942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.51

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