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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.72, 1,296.16 and 718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.72, 1,296.16 and 718.28 is: 990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.72 : 1,296.16 = 718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.72/1,296.16 = 718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.72x = 1,296.16 × 718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.72x = 931,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,005.80/939.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.73

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