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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,250.59 and 720.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,250.59 and 720.73 is: 993.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,250.59 = 720.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,250.59 = 720.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,250.59 × 720.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 901,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,337.73/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.54

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