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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.37, 1,366.11 and 729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.37, 1,366.11 and 729.12 is: 1,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.37 : 1,366.11 = 729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.37/1,366.11 = 729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.37x = 1,366.11 × 729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.37x = 996,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,058.12/911.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.92

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