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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,230.66 and 746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,230.66 and 746.28 is: 1,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,230.66 = 746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,230.66 = 746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,230.66 × 746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 918,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,416.94/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.45

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