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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.56, 1,292.46 and 726.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.56, 1,292.46 and 726.58 is: 1,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.56 : 1,292.46 = 726.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.56/1,292.46 = 726.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.56x = 1,292.46 × 726.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.56x = 939,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,075.59/935.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.76

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