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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,350.48 and 720.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,350.48 and 720.99 is: 1,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,350.48 = 720.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,350.48 = 720.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,350.48 × 720.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 973,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,682.58/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.92

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