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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.32, 1,355.22 and 739.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.32, 1,355.22 and 739.32 is: 1,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.32 : 1,355.22 = 739.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.32/1,355.22 = 739.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.32x = 1,355.22 × 739.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.32x = 1,001,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,941.25/901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.64

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