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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.49, 1,264.62 and 730.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.49, 1,264.62 and 730.11 is: 1,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.49 : 1,264.62 = 730.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.49/1,264.62 = 730.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.49x = 1,264.62 × 730.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.49x = 923,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,311.71/917.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.35

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