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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,268.34 and 720.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,268.34 and 720.63 is: 993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,268.34 = 720.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,268.34 = 720.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,268.34 × 720.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 914,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,003.85/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.31

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