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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.90, 1,372.26 and 732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.90, 1,372.26 and 732.88 is: 1,100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.90 : 1,372.26 = 732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.90/1,372.26 = 732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.90x = 1,372.26 × 732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.90x = 1,005,701.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,701.91/913.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.45

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