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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.20, 1,299.76 and 767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.20, 1,299.76 and 767.24 is: 1,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.20 : 1,299.76 = 767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.20/1,299.76 = 767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.20x = 1,299.76 × 767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.20x = 997,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,227.86/942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.40

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