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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.52, 1,355.52 and 724.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.52, 1,355.52 and 724.37 is: 1,081.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.52 : 1,355.52 = 724.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.52/1,355.52 = 724.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.52x = 1,355.52 × 724.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.52x = 981,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,891.24/907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.96

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