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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.04, 1,363.60 and 726.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.04, 1,363.60 and 726.42 is: 1,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.04 : 1,363.60 = 726.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.04/1,363.60 = 726.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.04x = 1,363.60 × 726.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.04x = 990,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,546.31/907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.06

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