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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.99, 1,297.06 and 741.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.99, 1,297.06 and 741.51 is: 1,022.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.99 : 1,297.06 = 741.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.99/1,297.06 = 741.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.99x = 1,297.06 × 741.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.99x = 961,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,782.96/940.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.10

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