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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.82, 1,300.97 and 741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.82, 1,300.97 and 741.57 is: 1,022.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.82 : 1,300.97 = 741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.82/1,300.97 = 741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.82x = 1,300.97 × 741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.82x = 964,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,756.62/943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.19

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