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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.16, 1,336.80 and 756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.16, 1,336.80 and 756.80 is: 1,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.16 : 1,336.80 = 756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.16/1,336.80 = 756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.16x = 1,336.80 × 756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.16x = 1,011,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,690.24/892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.98

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