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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.75, 1,382.35 and 726.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.75, 1,382.35 and 726.71 is: 1,088.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.75 : 1,382.35 = 726.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.75/1,382.35 = 726.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.75x = 1,382.35 × 726.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.75x = 1,004,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,571.87/922.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.67

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