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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.88, 1,299.92 and 760.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.88, 1,299.92 and 760.82 is: 1,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.88 : 1,299.92 = 760.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.88/1,299.92 = 760.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.88x = 1,299.92 × 760.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.88x = 989,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,005.13/943.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.81

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