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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,300.26 and 768.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,300.26 and 768.04 is: 1,058.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,300.26 = 768.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,300.26 = 768.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,300.26 × 768.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 998,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,651.69/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.93

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