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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.64, 1,335.72 and 737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.64, 1,335.72 and 737.12 is: 1,103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.64 : 1,335.72 = 737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.64/1,335.72 = 737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.64x = 1,335.72 × 737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.64x = 984,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,585.93/892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.00

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