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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.48, 1,300.92 and 611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.48, 1,300.92 and 611.82 is: 844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.48 : 1,300.92 = 611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.48/1,300.92 = 611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.48x = 1,300.92 × 611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.48x = 795,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,928.87/942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.50

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