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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.86, 1,272.44 and 736.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.86, 1,272.44 and 736.64 is: 1,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.86 : 1,272.44 = 736.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.86/1,272.44 = 736.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.86x = 1,272.44 × 736.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.86x = 937,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,326.52/921.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.78

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