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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.43, 1,368.46 and 747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.43, 1,368.46 and 747.98 is: 1,119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.43 : 1,368.46 = 747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.43/1,368.46 = 747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.43x = 1,368.46 × 747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.43x = 1,023,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,570.60/914.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.35

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