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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.45, 1,365.55 and 726.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.45, 1,365.55 and 726.30 is: 1,090.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.45 : 1,365.55 = 726.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.45/1,365.55 = 726.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.45x = 1,365.55 × 726.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.45x = 991,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,797.15/909.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.55

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