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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,359.72 and 725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,359.72 and 725.04 is: 1,085.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,359.72 = 725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,359.72 = 725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,359.72 × 725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 985,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,851.39/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.84

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