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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.60, 1,337.16 and 746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.60, 1,337.16 and 746.28 is: 1,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.60 : 1,337.16 = 746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.60/1,337.16 = 746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.60x = 1,337.16 × 746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.60x = 997,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,895.76/891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.22

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