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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.93, 1,347.35 and 737.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.93, 1,347.35 and 737.31 is: 1,102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.93 : 1,347.35 = 737.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.93/1,347.35 = 737.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.93x = 1,347.35 × 737.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.93x = 993,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,410.94/900.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.65

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