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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.94, 1,338.96 and 738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.94, 1,338.96 and 738.12 is: 1,105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.94 : 1,338.96 = 738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.94/1,338.96 = 738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.94x = 1,338.96 × 738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.94x = 988,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,313.16/893.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.57

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