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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.32, 1,232.54 and 745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.32, 1,232.54 and 745.72 is: 1,028.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.32 : 1,232.54 = 745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.32/1,232.54 = 745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.32x = 1,232.54 × 745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.32x = 919,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,126.00/893.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.89

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