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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.67, 1,382.51 and 759.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.67, 1,382.51 and 759.02 is: 1,138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.67 : 1,382.51 = 759.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.67/1,382.51 = 759.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.67x = 1,382.51 × 759.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.67x = 1,049,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,352.74/921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.53

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