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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,381.96 and 738.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,381.96 and 738.70 is: 1,110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,381.96 = 738.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,381.96 = 738.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,381.96 × 738.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 1,020,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,853.85/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.44

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