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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.91, 1,268.54 and 719.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.91, 1,268.54 and 719.39 is: 993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.91 : 1,268.54 = 719.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.91/1,268.54 = 719.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.91x = 1,268.54 × 719.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.91x = 912,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,570.45/918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.10

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