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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.64, 1,349.74 and 720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.64, 1,349.74 and 720.48 is: 1,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.64 : 1,349.74 = 720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.64/1,349.74 = 720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.64x = 1,349.74 × 720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.64x = 972,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,460.68/903.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.16

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