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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.73, 1,414.20 and 736.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.73, 1,414.20 and 736.90 is: 1,105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.73 : 1,414.20 = 736.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.73/1,414.20 = 736.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.73x = 1,414.20 × 736.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.73x = 1,042,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,123.98/942.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.43

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