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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.90, 1,356.26 and 725.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.90, 1,356.26 and 725.62 is: 1,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.90 : 1,356.26 = 725.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.90/1,356.26 = 725.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.90x = 1,356.26 × 725.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.90x = 984,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,129.38/907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.96

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