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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,343.22 and 740.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,343.22 and 740.62 is: 1,113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,343.22 = 740.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,343.22 = 740.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,343.22 × 740.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 994,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,815.60/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.12

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