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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.84, 1,377.12 and 739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.84, 1,377.12 and 739.68 is: 1,104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.84 : 1,377.12 = 739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.84/1,377.12 = 739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.84x = 1,377.12 × 739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.84x = 1,018,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,628.12/921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.99

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