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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.91, 1,266.50 and 732.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.91, 1,266.50 and 732.18 is: 1,006.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.91 : 1,266.50 = 732.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.91/1,266.50 = 732.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.91x = 1,266.50 × 732.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.91x = 927,297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,297.56/920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.94

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