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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.40, 1,300.75 and 628.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.40, 1,300.75 and 628.19 is: 867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.40 : 1,300.75 = 628.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.40/1,300.75 = 628.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.40x = 1,300.75 × 628.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.40x = 817,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,118.14/942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.06

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