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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.96, 1,376.28 and 725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.96, 1,376.28 and 725.28 is: 1,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.96 : 1,376.28 = 725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.96/1,376.28 = 725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.96x = 1,376.28 × 725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.96x = 998,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,188.36/918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.22

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