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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.26, 1,082.93 and 748.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.26, 1,082.93 and 748.83 is: 1,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.26 : 1,082.93 = 748.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.26/1,082.93 = 748.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.26x = 1,082.93 × 748.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.26x = 810,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,926.73/783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.33

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