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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.24, 1,231.09 and 753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.24, 1,231.09 and 753.71 is: 1,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.24 : 1,231.09 = 753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.24/1,231.09 = 753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.24x = 1,231.09 × 753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.24x = 927,886.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,886.04/893.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.79

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