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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.18, 1,361.34 and 727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.18, 1,361.34 and 727.20 is: 1,088.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.18 : 1,361.34 = 727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.18/1,361.34 = 727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.18x = 1,361.34 × 727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.18x = 989,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,966.45/909.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.86

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