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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.75, 1,337.61 and 736.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.75, 1,337.61 and 736.23 is: 1,104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.75 : 1,337.61 = 736.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.75/1,337.61 = 736.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.75x = 1,337.61 × 736.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.75x = 984,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,788.61/891.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.33

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