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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.84, 1,354.88 and 728.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.84, 1,354.88 and 728.19 is: 1,090.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.84 : 1,354.88 = 728.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.84/1,354.88 = 728.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.84x = 1,354.88 × 728.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.84x = 986,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,616.97/904.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.38

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