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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.73, 1,382.60 and 759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.73, 1,382.60 and 759.08 is: 1,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.73 : 1,382.60 = 759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.73/1,382.60 = 759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.73x = 1,382.60 × 759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.73x = 1,049,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,493.30/921.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.62

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