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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.97, 1,264.32 and 732.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.97, 1,264.32 and 732.15 is: 1,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.97 : 1,264.32 = 732.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.97/1,264.32 = 732.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.97x = 1,264.32 × 732.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.97x = 925,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,671.89/846.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.92

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