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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.72, 1,804.66 and 718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.72, 1,804.66 and 718.27 is: 991.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.72 : 1,804.66 = 718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.72/1,804.66 = 718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.72x = 1,804.66 × 718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.72x = 1,296,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,233.14/1,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.22

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