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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.83, 1,158.90 and 748.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.83, 1,158.90 and 748.43 is: 1,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.83 : 1,158.90 = 748.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.83/1,158.90 = 748.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.83x = 1,158.90 × 748.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.83x = 867,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,349.73/841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.31

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