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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.61, 1,260.54 and 724.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.61, 1,260.54 and 724.77 is: 1,002.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.61 : 1,260.54 = 724.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.61/1,260.54 = 724.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.61x = 1,260.54 × 724.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.61x = 913,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,601.58/911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.18

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