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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.44, 1,260.96 and 748.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.44, 1,260.96 and 748.48 is: 1,121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.44 : 1,260.96 = 748.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.44/1,260.96 = 748.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.44x = 1,260.96 × 748.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.44x = 943,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,803.34/841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.65

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