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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.74, 1,298.58 and 842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.74, 1,298.58 and 842.32 is: 1,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.74 : 1,298.58 = 842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.74/1,298.58 = 842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.74x = 1,298.58 × 842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.74x = 1,093,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,819.91/940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.72

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