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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.83, 1,336.05 and 755.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.83, 1,336.05 and 755.46 is: 1,130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.83 : 1,336.05 = 755.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.83/1,336.05 = 755.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.83x = 1,336.05 × 755.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.83x = 1,009,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,332.33/892.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.49

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