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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.06, 1,337.94 and 727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.06, 1,337.94 and 727.26 is: 1,091.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.06 : 1,337.94 = 727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.06/1,337.94 = 727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.06x = 1,337.94 × 727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.06x = 973,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,030.24/891.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.99

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