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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.40, 1,377.36 and 726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.40, 1,377.36 and 726 is: 1,086.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.40 : 1,377.36 = 726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.40/1,377.36 = 726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.40x = 1,377.36 × 726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.40x = 999,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,963.36/920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.44

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