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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,292.76 and 727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,292.76 and 727.32 is: 1,003.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,292.76 = 727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,292.76 = 727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,292.76 × 727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 940,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,250.20/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.38

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