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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.34, 1,412.99 and 748.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.34, 1,412.99 and 748.59 is: 1,122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.34 : 1,412.99 = 748.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.34/1,412.99 = 748.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.34x = 1,412.99 × 748.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.34x = 1,057,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,750.18/942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.47

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