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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.86, 1,363.30 and 727.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.86, 1,363.30 and 727.41 is: 1,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.86 : 1,363.30 = 727.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.86/1,363.30 = 727.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.86x = 1,363.30 × 727.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.86x = 991,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,674.25/908.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.12

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