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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.87, 1,268.79 and 723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.87, 1,268.79 and 723.04 is: 997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.87 : 1,268.79 = 723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.87/1,268.79 = 723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.87x = 1,268.79 × 723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.87x = 917,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,385.92/919.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.30

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