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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.56, 1,269 and 724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.56, 1,269 and 724.44 is: 999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.56 : 1,269 = 724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.56/1,269 = 724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.56x = 1,269 × 724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.56x = 919,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,314.36/919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.73

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