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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.71, 1,376.34 and 733.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.71, 1,376.34 and 733.51 is: 1,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.71 : 1,376.34 = 733.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.71/1,376.34 = 733.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.71x = 1,376.34 × 733.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.71x = 1,009,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,559.15/916.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.29

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