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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.01, 1,300.50 and 776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.01, 1,300.50 and 776.24 is: 1,070.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.01 : 1,300.50 = 776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.01/1,300.50 = 776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.01x = 1,300.50 × 776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.01x = 1,009,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,493.62/943.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.51

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