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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.66, 1,415.25 and 757.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.66, 1,415.25 and 757.67 is: 1,137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.66 : 1,415.25 = 757.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.66/1,415.25 = 757.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.66x = 1,415.25 × 757.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.66x = 1,072,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,285.39/942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.51

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