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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.63, 1,301.43 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.63, 1,301.43 and 606.66 is: 837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.63 : 1,301.43 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.63/1,301.43 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.63x = 1,301.43 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.63x = 789,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,525.52/942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.58

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