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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.04, 1,362.09 and 725.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.04, 1,362.09 and 725.41 is: 1,090.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.04 : 1,362.09 = 725.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.04/1,362.09 = 725.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.04x = 1,362.09 × 725.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.04x = 988,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,073.71/906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.54

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