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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.36, 1,376.03 and 754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.36, 1,376.03 and 754.70 is: 1,132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.36 : 1,376.03 = 754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.36/1,376.03 = 754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.36x = 1,376.03 × 754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.36x = 1,038,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,485.62/917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.04

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