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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.95, 1,382.33 and 749.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.95, 1,382.33 and 749.63 is: 1,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.95 : 1,382.33 = 749.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.95/1,382.33 = 749.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.95x = 1,382.33 × 749.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.95x = 1,036,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,236.04/920.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.18

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