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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.36, 1,336.84 and 783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.36, 1,336.84 and 783.36 is: 1,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.36 : 1,336.84 = 783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.36/1,336.84 = 783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.36x = 1,336.84 × 783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.36x = 1,047,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,226.98/893.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.23

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