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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.92, 1,250.34 and 721.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.92, 1,250.34 and 721.03 is: 994.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.92 : 1,250.34 = 721.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.92/1,250.34 = 721.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.92x = 1,250.34 × 721.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.92x = 901,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,532.65/906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.06

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