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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.66, 1,267.65 and 720.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.66, 1,267.65 and 720.13 is: 992.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.66 : 1,267.65 = 720.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.66/1,267.65 = 720.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.66x = 1,267.65 × 720.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.66x = 912,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,872.79/919.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.62

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