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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.04, 1,367.40 and 720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.04, 1,367.40 and 720.08 is: 1,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.04 : 1,367.40 = 720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.04/1,367.40 = 720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.04x = 1,367.40 × 720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.04x = 984,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,637.39/913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.42

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