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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892, 1,229.52 and 744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892, 1,229.52 and 744.16 is: 1,025.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892 : 1,229.52 = 744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892/1,229.52 = 744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892x = 1,229.52 × 744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892x = 914,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,959.60/892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.74

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