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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,361.75 and 744.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,361.75 and 744.18 is: 1,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,361.75 = 744.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,361.75 = 744.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,361.75 × 744.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 1,013,383.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,383.39/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.30

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