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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.14, 1,299.54 and 745.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.14, 1,299.54 and 745.58 is: 1,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.14 : 1,299.54 = 745.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.14/1,299.54 = 745.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.14x = 1,299.54 × 745.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.14x = 968,911.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,911.03/942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.42

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