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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.79, 1,236.32 and 756.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.79, 1,236.32 and 756.09 is: 1,045.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.79 : 1,236.32 = 756.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.79/1,236.32 = 756.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.79x = 1,236.32 × 756.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.79x = 934,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,769.19/893.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.85

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