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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.91, 1,468.36 and 748.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.91, 1,468.36 and 748.21 is: 1,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.91 : 1,468.36 = 748.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.91/1,468.36 = 748.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.91x = 1,468.36 × 748.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.91x = 1,098,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,636.09/978.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.31

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