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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.76, 1,335 and 736.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.76, 1,335 and 736.96 is: 1,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.76 : 1,335 = 736.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.76/1,335 = 736.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.76x = 1,335 × 736.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.76x = 983,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,841.60/891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.26

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