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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.64, 1,264.04 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.64, 1,264.04 and 730.96 is: 1,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.64 : 1,264.04 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.64/1,264.04 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.64x = 1,264.04 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.64x = 923,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,962.68/846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.33

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