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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,296.41 and 743.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,296.41 and 743.18 is: 1,024.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.01 : 1,296.41 = 743.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.01/1,296.41 = 743.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.01x = 1,296.41 × 743.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.01x = 963,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,455.79/940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.95

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