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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,265.72 and 731.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,265.72 and 731.61 is: 1,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,265.72 = 731.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,265.72 = 731.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,265.72 × 731.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 926,009.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,009.75/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.16

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