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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.03, 1,235.82 and 745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.03, 1,235.82 and 745.80 is: 1,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.03 : 1,235.82 = 745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.03/1,235.82 = 745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.03x = 1,235.82 × 745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.03x = 921,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,668.38/894.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.92

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