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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.24, 1,300.08 and 745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.24, 1,300.08 and 745.44 is: 1,028.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.24 : 1,300.08 = 745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.24/1,300.08 = 745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.24x = 1,300.08 × 745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.24x = 969,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,131.64/942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.54

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