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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.24, 1,339.90 and 755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.24, 1,339.90 and 755.38 is: 1,134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.24 : 1,339.90 = 755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.24/1,339.90 = 755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.24x = 1,339.90 × 755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.24x = 1,012,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,133.45/892.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.38

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