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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.12, 1,339.68 and 723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.12, 1,339.68 and 723.20 is: 1,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.12 : 1,339.68 = 723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.12/1,339.68 = 723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.12x = 1,339.68 × 723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.12x = 968,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,856.58/893.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.80

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