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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.64, 1,301.62 and 611.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.64, 1,301.62 and 611.63 is: 844.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.64 : 1,301.62 = 611.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.64/1,301.62 = 611.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.64x = 1,301.62 × 611.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.64x = 796,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,111.57/942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.56

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