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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.76, 1,367.64 and 728.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.76, 1,367.64 and 728.91 is: 1,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.76 : 1,367.64 = 728.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.76/1,367.64 = 728.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.76x = 1,367.64 × 728.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.76x = 996,886.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,886.47/911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.37

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