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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.14, 1,256.04 and 724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.14, 1,256.04 and 724.70 is: 999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.14 : 1,256.04 = 724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.14/1,256.04 = 724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.14x = 1,256.04 × 724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.14x = 910,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,252.19/911.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.03

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