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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.50, 1,299.81 and 610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.50, 1,299.81 and 610.60 is: 842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.50 : 1,299.81 = 610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.50/1,299.81 = 610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.50x = 1,299.81 × 610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.50x = 793,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,663.99/942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.08

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