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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.36, 1,275.36 and 729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.36, 1,275.36 and 729.44 is: 1,007.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.36 : 1,275.36 = 729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.36/1,275.36 = 729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.36x = 1,275.36 × 729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.36x = 930,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,298.60/923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.51

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