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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.68, 1,271.52 and 726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.68, 1,271.52 and 726.28 is: 1,003.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.68 : 1,271.52 = 726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.68/1,271.52 = 726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.68x = 1,271.52 × 726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.68x = 923,479.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,479.55/920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.04

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