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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.93, 1,368.82 and 749.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.93, 1,368.82 and 749.91 is: 1,123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.93 : 1,368.82 = 749.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.93/1,368.82 = 749.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.93x = 1,368.82 × 749.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.93x = 1,026,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,492.29/913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.16

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