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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.57, 1,339.08 and 736.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.57, 1,339.08 and 736.97 is: 1,105.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.57 : 1,339.08 = 736.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.57/1,339.08 = 736.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.57x = 1,339.08 × 736.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.57x = 986,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,867.77/892.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.65

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