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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.77, 1,369.14 and 729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.77, 1,369.14 and 729.30 is: 1,093.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.77 : 1,369.14 = 729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.77/1,369.14 = 729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.77x = 1,369.14 × 729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.77x = 998,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,513.80/912.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.94

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