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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.73, 1,257.08 and 734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.73, 1,257.08 and 734.88 is: 1,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.73 : 1,257.08 = 734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.73/1,257.08 = 734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.73x = 1,257.08 × 734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.73x = 923,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,799.28/911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.24

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