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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.70, 1,300.04 and 731.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.70, 1,300.04 and 731.41 is: 1,009.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.70 : 1,300.04 = 731.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.70/1,300.04 = 731.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.70x = 1,300.04 × 731.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.70x = 950,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,852.10/941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.72

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