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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.10, 1,252.08 and 720.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.10, 1,252.08 and 720.92 is: 995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.10 : 1,252.08 = 720.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.10/1,252.08 = 720.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.10x = 1,252.08 × 720.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.10x = 902,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,649.51/907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.09

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