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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.72, 1,382.06 and 739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.72, 1,382.06 and 739.46 is: 1,108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.72 : 1,382.06 = 739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.72/1,382.06 = 739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.72x = 1,382.06 × 739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.72x = 1,021,978.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,978.09/921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.77

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