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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.66, 1,300.23 and 647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.66, 1,300.23 and 647.46 is: 893.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.66 : 1,300.23 = 647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.66/1,300.23 = 647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.66x = 1,300.23 × 647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.66x = 841,846.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,846.92/942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.05

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