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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.84, 1,333.47 and 748.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.84, 1,333.47 and 748.49 is: 1,116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.84 : 1,333.47 = 748.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.84/1,333.47 = 748.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.84x = 1,333.47 × 748.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.84x = 998,085.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,085.10/893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.63

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