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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.40, 1,436.94 and 742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.40, 1,436.94 and 742.32 is: 1,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.40 : 1,436.94 = 742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.40/1,436.94 = 742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.40x = 1,436.94 × 742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.40x = 1,066,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,669.30/959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.81

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