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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.79, 1,271.96 and 734.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.79, 1,271.96 and 734.03 is: 1,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.79 : 1,271.96 = 734.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.79/1,271.96 = 734.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.79x = 1,271.96 × 734.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.79x = 933,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,656.80/920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.98

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