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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,301.87 and 664.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,301.87 and 664.00 is: 916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,301.87 = 664.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,301.87 = 664.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,301.87 × 664.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 864,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,440.09/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.85

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