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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.80, 1,302.70 and 737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.80, 1,302.70 and 737.72 is: 1,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.80 : 1,302.70 = 737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.80/1,302.70 = 737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.80x = 1,302.70 × 737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.80x = 961,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,027.84/943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.25

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