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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.80, 1,301.33 and 628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.80, 1,301.33 and 628.52 is: 867.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.80 : 1,301.33 = 628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.80/1,301.33 = 628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.80x = 1,301.33 × 628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.80x = 817,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,907.00/942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.53

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