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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.63, 1,298.20 and 759.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.63, 1,298.20 and 759.57 is: 1,046.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.63 : 1,298.20 = 759.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.63/1,298.20 = 759.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.63x = 1,298.20 × 759.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.63x = 986,073.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,073.77/942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.09

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