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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.21, 1,295.23 and 743.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.21, 1,295.23 and 743.19 is: 1,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.21 : 1,295.23 = 743.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.21/1,295.23 = 743.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.21x = 1,295.23 × 743.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.21x = 962,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,601.98/939.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.91

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