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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.12, 1,336.80 and 676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.12, 1,336.80 and 676.16 is: 1,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.12 : 1,336.80 = 676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.12/1,336.80 = 676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.12x = 1,336.80 × 676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.12x = 903,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,890.69/893.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.06

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