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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.72, 1,300.29 and 648.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.72, 1,300.29 and 648.69 is: 894.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.72 : 1,300.29 = 648.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.72/1,300.29 = 648.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.72x = 1,300.29 × 648.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.72x = 843,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,485.12/942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.74

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