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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,263.60 and 729.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,263.60 and 729.41 is: 1,006.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,263.60 = 729.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,263.60 = 729.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,263.60 × 729.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 921,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,676.16/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.97

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