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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.04, 1,358.40 and 724.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.04, 1,358.40 and 724.58 is: 1,085.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.04 : 1,358.40 = 724.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.04/1,358.40 = 724.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.04x = 1,358.40 × 724.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.04x = 984,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,269.47/907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.14

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