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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.50, 1,269.96 and 722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.50, 1,269.96 and 722.10 is: 996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.50 : 1,269.96 = 722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.50/1,269.96 = 722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.50x = 1,269.96 × 722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.50x = 917,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,038.12/920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.24

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