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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.07, 1,347.20 and 735.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.07, 1,347.20 and 735.31 is: 1,107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.07 : 1,347.20 = 735.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.07/1,347.20 = 735.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.07x = 1,347.20 × 735.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.07x = 990,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,609.63/894.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.98

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