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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.72, 1,371.74 and 720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.72, 1,371.74 and 720.10 is: 1,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.72 : 1,371.74 = 720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.72/1,371.74 = 720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.72x = 1,371.74 × 720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.72x = 987,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,789.97/914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.88

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