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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.71, 1,301.60 and 721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.71, 1,301.60 and 721.28 is: 995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.71 : 1,301.60 = 721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.71/1,301.60 = 721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.71x = 1,301.60 × 721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.71x = 938,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,818.05/942.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.87

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