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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.10, 1,268.28 and 723.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.10, 1,268.28 and 723.27 is: 996.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.10 : 1,268.28 = 723.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.10/1,268.28 = 723.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.10x = 1,268.28 × 723.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.10x = 917,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,308.88/920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.97

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