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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.71, 1,294.99 and 752.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.71, 1,294.99 and 752.42 is: 1,039.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.71 : 1,294.99 = 752.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.71/1,294.99 = 752.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.71x = 1,294.99 × 752.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.71x = 974,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,377.73/937.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.10

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