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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.93, 1,295.52 and 743.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.93, 1,295.52 and 743.01 is: 1,025.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.93 : 1,295.52 = 743.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.93/1,295.52 = 743.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.93x = 1,295.52 × 743.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.93x = 962,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,584.32/938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.20

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