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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.15, 1,367.01 and 748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.15, 1,367.01 and 748.40 is: 1,122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.15 : 1,367.01 = 748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.15/1,367.01 = 748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.15x = 1,367.01 × 748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.15x = 1,023,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,063.45/911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.83

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