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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.26, 1,366.89 and 728.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.26, 1,366.89 and 728.41 is: 1,092.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.26 : 1,366.89 = 728.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.26/1,366.89 = 728.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.26x = 1,366.89 × 728.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.26x = 995,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,656.34/911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.62

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