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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.68, 1,300.64 and 611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.68, 1,300.64 and 611.30 is: 843.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.68 : 1,300.64 = 611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.68/1,300.64 = 611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.68x = 1,300.64 × 611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.68x = 795,081.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,081.23/942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.43

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