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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.92, 1,299.46 and 680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.92, 1,299.46 and 680.48 is: 937.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.92 : 1,299.46 = 680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.92/1,299.46 = 680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.92x = 1,299.46 × 680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.92x = 884,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,256.54/942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.79

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