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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.29, 1,234.85 and 760.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.29, 1,234.85 and 760.19 is: 1,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.29 : 1,234.85 = 760.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.29/1,234.85 = 760.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.29x = 1,234.85 × 760.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.29x = 938,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,710.65/894.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.68

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