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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.07, 1,300.53 and 731.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.07, 1,300.53 and 731.79 is: 1,010.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.07 : 1,300.53 = 731.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.07/1,300.53 = 731.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.07x = 1,300.53 × 731.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.07x = 951,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,714.85/942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.24

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