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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.56, 1,290.72 and 727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.56, 1,290.72 and 727.24 is: 1,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.56 : 1,290.72 = 727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.56/1,290.72 = 727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.56x = 1,290.72 × 727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.56x = 938,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,663.21/934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.39

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