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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.62, 1,269.24 and 724.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.62, 1,269.24 and 724.02 is: 999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.62 : 1,269.24 = 724.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.62/1,269.24 = 724.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.62x = 1,269.24 × 724.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.62x = 918,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,955.14/919.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.28

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