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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.08, 1,294.14 and 728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.08, 1,294.14 and 728.32 is: 1,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.08 : 1,294.14 = 728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.08/1,294.14 = 728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.08x = 1,294.14 × 728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.08x = 942,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,548.04/938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.76

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