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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.14, 1,375.72 and 734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.14, 1,375.72 and 734.88 is: 1,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.14 : 1,375.72 = 734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.14/1,375.72 = 734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.14x = 1,375.72 × 734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.14x = 1,010,989.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,989.11/917.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.33

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