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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.65, 1,360.69 and 726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.65, 1,360.69 and 726.40 is: 1,087.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.65 : 1,360.69 = 726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.65/1,360.69 = 726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.65x = 1,360.69 × 726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.65x = 988,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,405.22/908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.77

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