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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.23, 1,352.75 and 729.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.23, 1,352.75 and 729.91 is: 1,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.23 : 1,352.75 = 729.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.23/1,352.75 = 729.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.23x = 1,352.75 × 729.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.23x = 987,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,387.90/901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.60

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