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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.50, 1,300.50 and 611.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.50, 1,300.50 and 611.38 is: 843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.50 : 1,300.50 = 611.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.50/1,300.50 = 611.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.50x = 1,300.50 × 611.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.50x = 795,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,099.69/942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.61

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