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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.57, 1,301.35 and 606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.57, 1,301.35 and 606.62 is: 837.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.57 : 1,301.35 = 606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.57/1,301.35 = 606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.57x = 1,301.35 × 606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.57x = 789,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,423.42/942.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.52

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