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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.73, 1,268.05 and 719.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.73, 1,268.05 and 719.17 is: 992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.73 : 1,268.05 = 719.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.73/1,268.05 = 719.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.73x = 1,268.05 × 719.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.73x = 911,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,938.55/918.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.61

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