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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.30, 1,381.96 and 758.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.30, 1,381.96 and 758.65 is: 1,137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.30 : 1,381.96 = 758.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.30/1,381.96 = 758.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.30x = 1,381.96 × 758.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.30x = 1,048,415.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,415.15/921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.97

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