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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.02, 1,268.27 and 720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.02, 1,268.27 and 720.10 is: 993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.02 : 1,268.27 = 720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.02/1,268.27 = 720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.02x = 1,268.27 × 720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.02x = 913,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,281.23/919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.76

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