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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.92, 1,353.99 and 720.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.92, 1,353.99 and 720.32 is: 1,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.92 : 1,353.99 = 720.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.92/1,353.99 = 720.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.92x = 1,353.99 × 720.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.92x = 975,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,306.08/903.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.97

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