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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.74, 1,352.88 and 722.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.74, 1,352.88 and 722.61 is: 1,079.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.74 : 1,352.88 = 722.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.74/1,352.88 = 722.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.74x = 1,352.88 × 722.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.74x = 977,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,604.62/905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.35

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