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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.32, 1,302.80 and 735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.32, 1,302.80 and 735.96 is: 1,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.32 : 1,302.80 = 735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.32/1,302.80 = 735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.32x = 1,302.80 × 735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.32x = 958,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,808.69/943.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.42

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