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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.12, 1,332.64 and 795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.12, 1,332.64 and 795.68 is: 1,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.12 : 1,332.64 = 795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.12/1,332.64 = 795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.12x = 1,332.64 × 795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.12x = 1,060,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,355.00/893.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.25

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