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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.21, 1,375.59 and 733.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.21, 1,375.59 and 733.01 is: 1,100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.21 : 1,375.59 = 733.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.21/1,375.59 = 733.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.21x = 1,375.59 × 733.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.21x = 1,008,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,321.23/916.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.54

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