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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.87, 1,298.40 and 730.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.87, 1,298.40 and 730.56 is: 1,009.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.87 : 1,298.40 = 730.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.87/1,298.40 = 730.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.87x = 1,298.40 × 730.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.87x = 948,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,559.10/939.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.25

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