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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.04, 1,376.40 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.04, 1,376.40 and 726.08 is: 1,087.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.04 : 1,376.40 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.04/1,376.40 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.04x = 1,376.40 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.04x = 999,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,376.51/919.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.41

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