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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.91, 1,397.88 and 748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.91, 1,397.88 and 748.44 is: 1,122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.91 : 1,397.88 = 748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.91/1,397.88 = 748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.91x = 1,397.88 × 748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.91x = 1,046,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,229.31/931.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.68

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