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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.44, 1,367.08 and 718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.44, 1,367.08 and 718.68 is: 1,076.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.44 : 1,367.08 = 718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.44/1,367.08 = 718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.44x = 1,367.08 × 718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.44x = 982,482.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,482.63/912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.77

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