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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,298.86 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,298.86 and 662.52 is: 912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,298.86 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,298.86 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,298.86 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 860,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,520.73/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.69

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