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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.34, 1,409.13 and 725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.34, 1,409.13 and 725.34 is: 1,085.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.34 : 1,409.13 = 725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.34/1,409.13 = 725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.34x = 1,409.13 × 725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.34x = 1,022,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,098.35/941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.79

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