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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.62, 1,271.08 and 744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.62, 1,271.08 and 744.54 is: 1,026.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.62 : 1,271.08 = 744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.62/1,271.08 = 744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.62x = 1,271.08 × 744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.62x = 946,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,369.90/921.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.85

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