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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.70, 1,299.89 and 643.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.70, 1,299.89 and 643.97 is: 887.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.70 : 1,299.89 = 643.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.70/1,299.89 = 643.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.70x = 1,299.89 × 643.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.70x = 837,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,090.16/942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.97

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