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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.93, 1,269.54 and 724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.93, 1,269.54 and 724.10 is: 998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.93 : 1,269.54 = 724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.93/1,269.54 = 724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.93x = 1,269.54 × 724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.93x = 919,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,270.29/920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.20

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