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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.96, 1,268.10 and 722.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.96, 1,268.10 and 722.94 is: 997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.96 : 1,268.10 = 722.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.96/1,268.10 = 722.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.96x = 1,268.10 × 722.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.96x = 916,760.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,760.21/918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.61

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