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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.62, 1,290.43 and 726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.62, 1,290.43 and 726.44 is: 1,001.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.62 : 1,290.43 = 726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.62/1,290.43 = 726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.62x = 1,290.43 × 726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.62x = 937,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,414.43/935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.92

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