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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.48, 1,230.12 and 774.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.48, 1,230.12 and 774.95 is: 1,066.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.48 : 1,230.12 = 774.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.48/1,230.12 = 774.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.48x = 1,230.12 × 774.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.48x = 953,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,275.34/893.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.93

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