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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.34, 1,265.67 and 720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.34, 1,265.67 and 720.24 is: 993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.34 : 1,265.67 = 720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.34/1,265.67 = 720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.34x = 1,265.67 × 720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.34x = 911,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,586.16/917.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.73

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