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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.12, 1,309.49 and 728.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.12, 1,309.49 and 728.69 is: 1,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.12 : 1,309.49 = 728.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.12/1,309.49 = 728.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.12x = 1,309.49 × 728.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.12x = 954,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,202.08/950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.30

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