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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,357.56 and 724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,357.56 and 724.68 is: 1,086.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,357.56 = 724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,357.56 = 724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,357.56 × 724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 983,796.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,796.58/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.91

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