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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.48, 1,299.12 and 755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.48, 1,299.12 and 755.64 is: 1,041.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.48 : 1,299.12 = 755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.48/1,299.12 = 755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.48x = 1,299.12 × 755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.48x = 981,667.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,667.04/942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.58

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