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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.82, 1,345.71 and 774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.82, 1,345.71 and 774.76 is: 1,166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.82 : 1,345.71 = 774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.82/1,345.71 = 774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.82x = 1,345.71 × 774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.82x = 1,042,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,602.28/893.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.46

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