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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.96, 1,333.66 and 748.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.96, 1,333.66 and 748.61 is: 1,116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.96 : 1,333.66 = 748.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.96/1,333.66 = 748.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.96x = 1,333.66 × 748.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.96x = 998,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,391.21/893.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.82

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