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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.29, 1,346.03 and 734.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.29, 1,346.03 and 734.53 is: 1,106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.29 : 1,346.03 = 734.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.29/1,346.03 = 734.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.29x = 1,346.03 × 734.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.29x = 988,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,697.89/893.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.81

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