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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.23, 1,259.15 and 736.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.23, 1,259.15 and 736.38 is: 1,015.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.23 : 1,259.15 = 736.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.23/1,259.15 = 736.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.23x = 1,259.15 × 736.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.23x = 927,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,209.20/913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.31

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