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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.48, 1,269.02 and 724.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.48, 1,269.02 and 724.46 is: 999.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.48 : 1,269.02 = 724.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.48/1,269.02 = 724.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.48x = 1,269.02 × 724.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.48x = 919,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,354.23/919.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.86

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