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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.42, 1,299.42 and 654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.42, 1,299.42 and 654.24 is: 902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.42 : 1,299.42 = 654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.42/1,299.42 = 654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.42x = 1,299.42 × 654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.42x = 850,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,132.54/942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.07

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