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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.33, 1,300.15 and 756.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.33, 1,300.15 and 756.03 is: 1,043.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.33 : 1,300.15 = 756.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.33/1,300.15 = 756.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.33x = 1,300.15 × 756.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.33x = 982,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,958.23/942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.11

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