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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.28, 1,380.24 and 758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.28, 1,380.24 and 758.56 is: 1,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.28 : 1,380.24 = 758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.28/1,380.24 = 758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.28x = 1,380.24 × 758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.28x = 1,046,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,994.85/921.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.46

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