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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.76, 1,297.44 and 743.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.76, 1,297.44 and 743.93 is: 1,025.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.76 : 1,297.44 = 743.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.76/1,297.44 = 743.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.76x = 1,297.44 × 743.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.76x = 965,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,198.05/940.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.98

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