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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.94, 1,366.89 and 724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.94, 1,366.89 and 724.26 is: 1,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.94 : 1,366.89 = 724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.94/1,366.89 = 724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.94x = 1,366.89 × 724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.94x = 989,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,983.75/908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.16

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