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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.04, 1,365.10 and 727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.04, 1,365.10 and 727.42 is: 1,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.04 : 1,365.10 = 727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.04/1,365.10 = 727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.04x = 1,365.10 × 727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.04x = 993,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,001.04/908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.57

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