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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.36, 1,370.08 and 721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.36, 1,370.08 and 721.28 is: 1,084.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.36 : 1,370.08 = 721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.36/1,370.08 = 721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.36x = 1,370.08 × 721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.36x = 988,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,211.30/911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.33

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