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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.13, 1,297.52 and 759.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.13, 1,297.52 and 759.07 is: 1,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.13 : 1,297.52 = 759.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.13/1,297.52 = 759.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.13x = 1,297.52 × 759.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.13x = 984,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,904.71/942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.40

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