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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.35, 1,299.60 and 610.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.35, 1,299.60 and 610.43 is: 841.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.35 : 1,299.60 = 610.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.35/1,299.60 = 610.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.35x = 1,299.60 × 610.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.35x = 793,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,308.33/942.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.84

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