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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.15, 1,383.12 and 747.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.15, 1,383.12 and 747.99 is: 1,123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.15 : 1,383.12 = 747.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.15/1,383.12 = 747.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.15x = 1,383.12 × 747.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.15x = 1,034,559.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,559.93/921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.12

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