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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.40, 1,301.16 and 720.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.40, 1,301.16 and 720.97 is: 995.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.40 : 1,301.16 = 720.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.40/1,301.16 = 720.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.40x = 1,301.16 × 720.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.40x = 938,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,096.78/942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.43

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