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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.44, 1,372.96 and 750.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.44, 1,372.96 and 750.99 is: 1,123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.44 : 1,372.96 = 750.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.44/1,372.96 = 750.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.44x = 1,372.96 × 750.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.44x = 1,031,070.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,070.49/917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.86

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