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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.44, 1,370.64 and 726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.44, 1,370.64 and 726.76 is: 1,092.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.44 : 1,370.64 = 726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.44/1,370.64 = 726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.44x = 1,370.64 × 726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.44x = 996,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,126.33/911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.91

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