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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.47, 1,437.90 and 730.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.47, 1,437.90 and 730.26 is: 1,093.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.47 : 1,437.90 = 730.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.47/1,437.90 = 730.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.47x = 1,437.90 × 730.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.47x = 1,050,040.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,040.85/960.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.26

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