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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.66, 1,301.19 and 732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.66, 1,301.19 and 732.89 is: 1,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.66 : 1,301.19 = 732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.66/1,301.19 = 732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.66x = 1,301.19 × 732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.66x = 953,629.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,629.14/940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.79

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