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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.03, 1,232.42 and 774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.03, 1,232.42 and 774.09 is: 1,068.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.03 : 1,232.42 = 774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.03/1,232.42 = 774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.03x = 1,232.42 × 774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.03x = 954,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,000.13/893.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.28

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