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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.94, 1,297.62 and 729.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.94, 1,297.62 and 729.66 is: 1,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.94 : 1,297.62 = 729.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.94/1,297.62 = 729.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.94x = 1,297.62 × 729.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.94x = 946,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,821.41/939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.32

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