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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.41, 1,260.27 and 736.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.41, 1,260.27 and 736.38 is: 1,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.41 : 1,260.27 = 736.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.41/1,260.27 = 736.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.41x = 1,260.27 × 736.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.41x = 928,037.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,037.62/913.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.01

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