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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,360.89 and 724.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,360.89 and 724.41 is: 1,086.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,360.89 = 724.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,360.89 = 724.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,360.89 × 724.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 985,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,842.32/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.62

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