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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.09, 1,298.16 and 754.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.09, 1,298.16 and 754.79 is: 1,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.09 : 1,298.16 = 754.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.09/1,298.16 = 754.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.09x = 1,298.16 × 754.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.09x = 979,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,831.70/941.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.17

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