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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,357.56 and 725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,357.56 and 725.76 is: 1,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,357.56 = 725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,357.56 = 725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,357.56 × 725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 985,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,262.75/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.05

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