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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.90, 1,306.60 and 727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.90, 1,306.60 and 727.56 is: 1,005.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.90 : 1,306.60 = 727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.90/1,306.60 = 727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.90x = 1,306.60 × 727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.90x = 950,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,629.90/945.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.00

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