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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.51, 1,376.56 and 739.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.51, 1,376.56 and 739.26 is: 1,104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.51 : 1,376.56 = 739.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.51/1,376.56 = 739.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.51x = 1,376.56 × 739.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.51x = 1,017,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,636.67/921.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.31

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