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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.71, 1,260.39 and 748.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.71, 1,260.39 and 748.59 is: 1,032.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.71 : 1,260.39 = 748.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.71/1,260.39 = 748.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.71x = 1,260.39 × 748.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.71x = 943,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,515.35/913.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.62

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