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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.68, 1,412.17 and 617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.68, 1,412.17 and 617.06 is: 924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.68 : 1,412.17 = 617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.68/1,412.17 = 617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.68x = 1,412.17 × 617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.68x = 871,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,388.10/942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.38

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