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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.58, 1,382.10 and 758.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.58, 1,382.10 and 758.86 is: 1,138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.58 : 1,382.10 = 758.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.58/1,382.10 = 758.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.58x = 1,382.10 × 758.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.58x = 1,048,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,820.41/921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.07

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