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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,372.44 and 732.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,372.44 and 732.75 is: 1,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,372.44 = 732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,372.44 = 732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,372.44 × 732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 1,005,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,655.41/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.08

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