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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.29, 1,336.50 and 736.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.29, 1,336.50 and 736.47 is: 1,103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.29 : 1,336.50 = 736.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.29/1,336.50 = 736.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.29x = 1,336.50 × 736.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.29x = 984,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,288.47/892.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.10

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