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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.34, 1,256.58 and 724.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.34, 1,256.58 and 724.23 is: 998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.34 : 1,256.58 = 724.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.34/1,256.58 = 724.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.34x = 1,256.58 × 724.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.34x = 910,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,052.93/911.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.59

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