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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.62, 1,379.56 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.62, 1,379.56 and 726.08 is: 1,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.62 : 1,379.56 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.62/1,379.56 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.62x = 1,379.56 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.62x = 1,001,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,670.92/920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.04

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