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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.22, 1,229.90 and 760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.22, 1,229.90 and 760.20 is: 1,046.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.22 : 1,229.90 = 760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.22/1,229.90 = 760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.22x = 1,229.90 × 760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.22x = 934,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,966.18/893.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.74

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