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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.78, 1,276.08 and 748.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.78, 1,276.08 and 748.82 is: 1,034.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.78 : 1,276.08 = 748.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.78/1,276.08 = 748.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.78x = 1,276.08 × 748.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.78x = 955,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,554.23/923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.40

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