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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.84, 1,381.32 and 727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.84, 1,381.32 and 727.44 is: 1,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.84 : 1,381.32 = 727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.84/1,381.32 = 727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.84x = 1,381.32 × 727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.84x = 1,004,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,827.42/921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.02

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