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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.90, 1,299.83 and 662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.90, 1,299.83 and 662.29 is: 913.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.90 : 1,299.83 = 662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.90/1,299.83 = 662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.90x = 1,299.83 × 662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.90x = 860,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,864.41/942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.00

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