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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.10, 1,264.14 and 720.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.10, 1,264.14 and 720.36 is: 992.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.10 : 1,264.14 = 720.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.10/1,264.14 = 720.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.10x = 1,264.14 × 720.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.10x = 910,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,635.89/917.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.95

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