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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.76, 1,230.59 and 735.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.76, 1,230.59 and 735.89 is: 1,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.76 : 1,230.59 = 735.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.76/1,230.59 = 735.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.76x = 1,230.59 × 735.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.76x = 905,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,569.04/893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.21

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