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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,412.64 and 699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,412.64 and 699.84 is: 1,048.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,412.64 = 699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,412.64 = 699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,412.64 × 699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 988,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,621.98/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.56

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