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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.53, 1,359.46 and 725.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.53, 1,359.46 and 725.88 is: 1,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.53 : 1,359.46 = 725.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.53/1,359.46 = 725.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.53x = 1,359.46 × 725.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.53x = 986,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,804.82/907.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.35

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