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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.33, 1,300.69 and 610.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.33, 1,300.69 and 610.74 is: 843.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.33 : 1,300.69 = 610.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.33/1,300.69 = 610.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.33x = 1,300.69 × 610.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.33x = 794,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,383.41/942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.00

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