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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.08, 1,334.76 and 748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.08, 1,334.76 and 748.08 is: 1,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.08 : 1,334.76 = 748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.08/1,334.76 = 748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.08x = 1,334.76 × 748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.08x = 998,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,507.26/892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.30

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