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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.44, 1,233 and 745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.44, 1,233 and 745.84 is: 1,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.44 : 1,233 = 745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.44/1,233 = 745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.44x = 1,233 × 745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.44x = 919,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,620.72/893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.30

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