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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.79, 1,234.94 and 755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.79, 1,234.94 and 755.09 is: 1,044.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.79 : 1,234.94 = 755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.79/1,234.94 = 755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.79x = 1,234.94 × 755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.79x = 932,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,480.89/892.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.46

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