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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,268.60 and 734.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,268.60 and 734.18 is: 1,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,268.60 = 734.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,268.60 = 734.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,268.60 × 734.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 931,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,370.73/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.39

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