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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.21, 1,367.33 and 758.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.21, 1,367.33 and 758.98 is: 1,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.21 : 1,367.33 = 758.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.21/1,367.33 = 758.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.21x = 1,367.33 × 758.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.21x = 1,037,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,776.12/911.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.90

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