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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.68, 1,296.60 and 743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.68, 1,296.60 and 743.76 is: 1,025.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.68 : 1,296.60 = 743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.68/1,296.60 = 743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.68x = 1,296.60 × 743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.68x = 964,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,359.22/940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.17

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