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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.44, 1,271.70 and 736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.44, 1,271.70 and 736.56 is: 1,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.44 : 1,271.70 = 736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.44/1,271.70 = 736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.44x = 1,271.70 × 736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.44x = 936,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,683.35/922.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.44

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