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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.86, 1,365.73 and 747.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.86, 1,365.73 and 747.83 is: 1,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.86 : 1,365.73 = 747.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.86/1,365.73 = 747.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.86x = 1,365.73 × 747.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.86x = 1,021,333.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,333.87/911.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.06

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