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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,257.39 and 736.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,257.39 and 736.92 is: 1,016.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,257.39 = 736.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,257.39 = 736.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,257.39 × 736.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 926,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,595.84/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.14

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