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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.26, 1,415.45 and 728.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.26, 1,415.45 and 728.99 is: 1,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.26 : 1,415.45 = 728.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.26/1,415.45 = 728.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.26x = 1,415.45 × 728.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.26x = 1,031,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,848.90/945.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.60

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