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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.84, 1,266.35 and 732.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.84, 1,266.35 and 732.11 is: 1,006.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.84 : 1,266.35 = 732.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.84/1,266.35 = 732.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.84x = 1,266.35 × 732.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.84x = 927,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,097.51/920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.80

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