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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.51, 1,300.93 and 662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.51, 1,300.93 and 662.81 is: 914.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.51 : 1,300.93 = 662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.51/1,300.93 = 662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.51x = 1,300.93 × 662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.51x = 862,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,269.41/942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.87

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