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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,270.72 and 723.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,270.72 and 723.96 is: 999.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,270.72 = 723.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,270.72 = 723.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,270.72 × 723.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 919,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,950.45/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.12

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