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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.28, 1,295.78 and 728.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.28, 1,295.78 and 728.68 is: 1,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.28 : 1,295.78 = 728.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.28/1,295.78 = 728.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.28x = 1,295.78 × 728.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.28x = 944,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,208.97/938.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.32

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