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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.03, 1,296.81 and 745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.03, 1,296.81 and 745.20 is: 1,025.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.03 : 1,296.81 = 745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.03/1,296.81 = 745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.03x = 1,296.81 × 745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.03x = 966,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,382.81/942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.85

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