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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.08, 1,291.38 and 726.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.08, 1,291.38 and 726.32 is: 1,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.08 : 1,291.38 = 726.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.08/1,291.38 = 726.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.08x = 1,291.38 × 726.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.08x = 937,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,955.12/936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.00

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