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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,344.12 and 766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,344.12 and 766.80 is: 1,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,344.12 = 766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,344.12 = 766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,344.12 × 766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 1,030,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,671.22/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.50

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