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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.72, 1,300.20 and 774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.72, 1,300.20 and 774.08 is: 1,068.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.72 : 1,300.20 = 774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.72/1,300.20 = 774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.72x = 1,300.20 × 774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.72x = 1,006,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,458.82/941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.75

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