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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.35, 1,336.78 and 754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.35, 1,336.78 and 754.84 is: 1,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.35 : 1,336.78 = 754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.35/1,336.78 = 754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.35x = 1,336.78 × 754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.35x = 1,009,055.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,055.02/893.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.52

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