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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,300.48 and 610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,300.48 and 610.76 is: 842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,300.48 = 610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,300.48 = 610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,300.48 × 610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 794,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,281.16/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.43

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