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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.76, 1,412.31 and 725.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.76, 1,412.31 and 725.27 is: 1,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.76 : 1,412.31 = 725.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.76/1,412.31 = 725.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.76x = 1,412.31 × 725.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.76x = 1,024,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,306.07/942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.50

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