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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.81, 1,299.99 and 606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.81, 1,299.99 and 606.24 is: 835.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.81 : 1,299.99 = 606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.81/1,299.99 = 606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.81x = 1,299.99 × 606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.81x = 788,105.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,105.94/942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.91

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