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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.24, 1,232.47 and 754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.24, 1,232.47 and 754.71 is: 1,040.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.24 : 1,232.47 = 754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.24/1,232.47 = 754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.24x = 1,232.47 × 754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.24x = 930,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,157.43/894.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.17

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