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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.07, 1,299.15 and 730.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.07, 1,299.15 and 730.79 is: 1,008.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.07 : 1,299.15 = 730.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.07/1,299.15 = 730.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.07x = 1,299.15 × 730.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.07x = 949,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,399.33/941.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.85

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