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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.23, 1,235.05 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.23, 1,235.05 and 755.52 is: 1,043.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.23 : 1,235.05 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.23/1,235.05 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.23x = 1,235.05 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.23x = 933,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,104.98/894.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.47

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