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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.41, 1,229.95 and 752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.41, 1,229.95 and 752.88 is: 1,037.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.41 : 1,229.95 = 752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.41/1,229.95 = 752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.41x = 1,229.95 × 752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.41x = 926,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,004.76/892.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.64

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