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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.18, 1,272.60 and 746.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.18, 1,272.60 and 746.22 is: 1,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.18 : 1,272.60 = 746.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.18/1,272.60 = 746.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.18x = 1,272.60 × 746.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.18x = 949,639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,639.57/921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.89

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