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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.04, 1,366.49 and 718.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.04, 1,366.49 and 718.29 is: 1,076.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.04 : 1,366.49 = 718.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.04/1,366.49 = 718.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.04x = 1,366.49 × 718.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.04x = 981,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,536.10/912.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.20

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