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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.10, 1,266.90 and 722.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.10, 1,266.90 and 722.27 is: 995.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.10 : 1,266.90 = 722.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.10/1,266.90 = 722.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.10x = 1,266.90 × 722.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.10x = 915,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,043.86/919.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.59

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