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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.53, 1,267.47 and 720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.53, 1,267.47 and 720.02 is: 992.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.53 : 1,267.47 = 720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.53/1,267.47 = 720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.53x = 1,267.47 × 720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.53x = 912,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,603.75/919.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.47

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