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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.04, 1,232.52 and 745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.04, 1,232.52 and 745.44 is: 1,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.04 : 1,232.52 = 745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.04/1,232.52 = 745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.04x = 1,232.52 × 745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.04x = 918,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,769.71/893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.81

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