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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.65, 1,383.87 and 748.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.65, 1,383.87 and 748.49 is: 1,123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.65 : 1,383.87 = 748.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.65/1,383.87 = 748.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.65x = 1,383.87 × 748.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.65x = 1,035,812.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,812.86/921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.87

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