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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.57, 1,297.08 and 729.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.57, 1,297.08 and 729.29 is: 1,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.57 : 1,297.08 = 729.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.57/1,297.08 = 729.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.57x = 1,297.08 × 729.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.57x = 945,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,940.99/939.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.78

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