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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.73, 1,266.70 and 732.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.73, 1,266.70 and 732.41 is: 1,095.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.73 : 1,266.70 = 732.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.73/1,266.70 = 732.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.73x = 1,266.70 × 732.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.73x = 927,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,743.75/846.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.68

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