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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.87, 1,312.81 and 729.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.87, 1,312.81 and 729.41 is: 1,007.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.87 : 1,312.81 = 729.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.87/1,312.81 = 729.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.87x = 1,312.81 × 729.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.87x = 957,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,568.35/950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.04

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