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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.60, 1,264.83 and 720.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.60, 1,264.83 and 720.77 is: 993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.60 : 1,264.83 = 720.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.60/1,264.83 = 720.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.60x = 1,264.83 × 720.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.60x = 911,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,651.52/917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.52

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