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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.37, 1,361.61 and 726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.37, 1,361.61 and 726.12 is: 1,088.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.37 : 1,361.61 = 726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.37/1,361.61 = 726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.37x = 1,361.61 × 726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.37x = 988,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,692.25/908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.42

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