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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.04, 1,365.09 and 727.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.04, 1,365.09 and 727.41 is: 1,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.04 : 1,365.09 = 727.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.04/1,365.09 = 727.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.04x = 1,365.09 × 727.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.04x = 992,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,980.12/908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.54

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