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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.74, 1,337.80 and 795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.74, 1,337.80 and 795.44 is: 1,191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.74 : 1,337.80 = 795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.74/1,337.80 = 795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.74x = 1,337.80 × 795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.74x = 1,064,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,139.63/892.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.99

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