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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.13, 1,360.79 and 724.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.13, 1,360.79 and 724.45 is: 1,084.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.13 : 1,360.79 = 724.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.13/1,360.79 = 724.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.13x = 1,360.79 × 724.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.13x = 985,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,824.32/909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.36

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