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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.41, 1,388.32 and 720.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.41, 1,388.32 and 720.04 is: 1,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.41 : 1,388.32 = 720.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.41/1,388.32 = 720.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.41x = 1,388.32 × 720.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.41x = 999,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,645.93/926.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.05

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