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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,337.85 and 676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,337.85 and 676.26 is: 1,012.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,337.85 = 676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,337.85 = 676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,337.85 × 676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 904,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,734.44/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.14

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