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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,368.96 and 740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,368.96 and 740.58 is: 1,109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,368.96 = 740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,368.96 = 740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,368.96 × 740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 1,013,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,824.40/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.82

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