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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.31, 1,290.36 and 726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.31, 1,290.36 and 726.98 is: 1,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.31 : 1,290.36 = 726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.31/1,290.36 = 726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.31x = 1,290.36 × 726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.31x = 938,065.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,065.91/934.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.02

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