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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.76, 1,298.82 and 744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.76, 1,298.82 and 744.93 is: 1,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.76 : 1,298.82 = 744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.76/1,298.82 = 744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.76x = 1,298.82 × 744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.76x = 967,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,529.98/941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.36

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