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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.12, 1,229.98 and 732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.12, 1,229.98 and 732.02 is: 1,009.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.12 : 1,229.98 = 732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.12/1,229.98 = 732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.12x = 1,229.98 × 732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.12x = 900,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,369.96/892.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.25

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