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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,354.32 and 720.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,354.32 and 720.26 is: 1,079.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,354.32 = 720.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,354.32 = 720.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,354.32 × 720.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 975,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,462.52/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.51

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