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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.21, 1,360.04 and 725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.21, 1,360.04 and 725.96 is: 1,087.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.21 : 1,360.04 = 725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.21/1,360.04 = 725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.21x = 1,360.04 × 725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.21x = 987,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,338.49/908.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.12

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