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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.66, 1,535.29 and 720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.66, 1,535.29 and 720 is: 992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.66 : 1,535.29 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.66/1,535.29 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.66x = 1,535.29 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.66x = 1,105,407
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,407/1,113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.59

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