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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.26, 1,342.97 and 732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.26, 1,342.97 and 732.50 is: 1,103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.26 : 1,342.97 = 732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.26/1,342.97 = 732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.26x = 1,342.97 × 732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.26x = 983,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,715.15/891.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.74

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