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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.47, 1,380.44 and 736.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.47, 1,380.44 and 736.74 is: 1,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.47 : 1,380.44 = 736.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.47/1,380.44 = 736.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.47x = 1,380.44 × 736.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.47x = 1,017,027.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,027.21/921.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.71

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