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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.32, 1,372.95 and 732.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.32, 1,372.95 and 732.69 is: 1,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.32 : 1,372.95 = 732.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.32/1,372.95 = 732.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.32x = 1,372.95 × 732.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.32x = 1,005,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,946.74/913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.42

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