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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.81, 1,273.71 and 736.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.81, 1,273.71 and 736.82 is: 1,018.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.81 : 1,273.71 = 736.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.81/1,273.71 = 736.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.81x = 1,273.71 × 736.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.81x = 938,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,500.95/921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.11

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