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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.29, 1,373.77 and 734.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.29, 1,373.77 and 734.91 is: 1,100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.29 : 1,373.77 = 734.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.29/1,373.77 = 734.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.29x = 1,373.77 × 734.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.29x = 1,009,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,597.31/917.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.63

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