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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,351.28 and 737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,351.28 and 737.71 is: 1,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,351.28 = 737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,351.28 = 737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,351.28 × 737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 996,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,851.23/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.73

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