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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935, 1,400.70 and 728.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935, 1,400.70 and 728.60 is: 1,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935 : 1,400.70 = 728.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935/1,400.70 = 728.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935x = 1,400.70 × 728.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935x = 1,020,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,550.02/935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.50

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