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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.90, 1,301.13 and 744.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.90, 1,301.13 and 744.35 is: 1,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.90 : 1,301.13 = 744.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.90/1,301.13 = 744.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.90x = 1,301.13 × 744.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.90x = 968,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,496.12/943.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.06

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