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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.64, 1,350.96 and 731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.64, 1,350.96 and 731.52 is: 1,092.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.64 : 1,350.96 = 731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.64/1,350.96 = 731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.64x = 1,350.96 × 731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.64x = 988,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,254.26/904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.43

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