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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.32, 1,343.06 and 732.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.32, 1,343.06 and 732.56 is: 1,103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.32 : 1,343.06 = 732.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.32/1,343.06 = 732.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.32x = 1,343.06 × 732.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.32x = 983,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,864.40/891.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.83

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