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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.03, 1,301.27 and 767.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.03, 1,301.27 and 767.07 is: 1,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.03 : 1,301.27 = 767.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.03/1,301.27 = 767.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.03x = 1,301.27 × 767.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.03x = 998,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,161.34/942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.59

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