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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.04, 1,223.72 and 732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.04, 1,223.72 and 732.64 is: 1,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.04 : 1,223.72 = 732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.04/1,223.72 = 732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.04x = 1,223.72 × 732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.04x = 896,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,546.22/891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.18

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