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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,244.48 and 726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,244.48 and 726.88 is: 1,004.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,244.48 = 726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,244.48 = 726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,244.48 × 726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 904,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,587.62/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.03

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