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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.06, 1,378.60 and 725.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.06, 1,378.60 and 725.11 is: 1,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.06 : 1,378.60 = 725.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.06/1,378.60 = 725.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.06x = 1,378.60 × 725.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.06x = 999,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,641.91/919.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.68

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