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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.20, 1,352.91 and 748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.20, 1,352.91 and 748.76 is: 1,121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.20 : 1,352.91 = 748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.20/1,352.91 = 748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.20x = 1,352.91 × 748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.20x = 1,013,004.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,004.89/903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.57

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