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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.93, 1,298.93 and 802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.93, 1,298.93 and 802.60 is: 1,105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.93 : 1,298.93 = 802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.93/1,298.93 = 802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.93x = 1,298.93 × 802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.93x = 1,042,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,518.83/942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.61

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