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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.36, 1,382.03 and 758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.36, 1,382.03 and 758.70 is: 1,138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.36 : 1,382.03 = 758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.36/1,382.03 = 758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.36x = 1,382.03 × 758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.36x = 1,048,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,542.88/921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.04

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