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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.78, 1,270.57 and 722.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.78, 1,270.57 and 722.27 is: 995.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.78 : 1,270.57 = 722.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.78/1,270.57 = 722.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.78x = 1,270.57 × 722.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.78x = 917,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,694.59/921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.57

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