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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.78, 1,293.78 and 729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.78, 1,293.78 and 729.48 is: 1,007.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.78 : 1,293.78 = 729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.78/1,293.78 = 729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.78x = 1,293.78 × 729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.78x = 943,786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,786.63/936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.48

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