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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.08, 1,413.52 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.08, 1,413.52 and 726.08 is: 1,089.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.08 : 1,413.52 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.08/1,413.52 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.08x = 1,413.52 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.08x = 1,026,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,328.60/942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.43

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