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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.46, 1,336.86 and 803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.46, 1,336.86 and 803.64 is: 1,202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.46 : 1,336.86 = 803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.46/1,336.86 = 803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.46x = 1,336.86 × 803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.46x = 1,074,354.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,354.17/893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.46

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