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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.80, 1,292.45 and 728.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.80, 1,292.45 and 728.47 is: 1,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.80 : 1,292.45 = 728.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.80/1,292.45 = 728.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.80x = 1,292.45 × 728.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.80x = 941,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,504.18/935.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.10

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