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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.17, 1,298.73 and 745.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.17, 1,298.73 and 745.17 is: 1,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.17 : 1,298.73 = 745.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.17/1,298.73 = 745.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.17x = 1,298.73 × 745.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.17x = 967,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,770.91/941.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.26

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