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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.08, 1,370.46 and 743.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.08, 1,370.46 and 743.72 is: 1,113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.08 : 1,370.46 = 743.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.08/1,370.46 = 743.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.08x = 1,370.46 × 743.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.08x = 1,019,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,238.51/915.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.82

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