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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.38, 1,299.24 and 760.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.38, 1,299.24 and 760.32 is: 1,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.38 : 1,299.24 = 760.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.38/1,299.24 = 760.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.38x = 1,299.24 × 760.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.38x = 987,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,838.16/943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.13

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