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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.62, 1,377.95 and 735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.62, 1,377.95 and 735.56 is: 1,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.62 : 1,377.95 = 735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.62/1,377.95 = 735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.62x = 1,377.95 × 735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.62x = 1,013,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,564.90/918.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.36

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