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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.32, 1,233.91 and 746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.32, 1,233.91 and 746.72 is: 1,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.32 : 1,233.91 = 746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.32/1,233.91 = 746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.32x = 1,233.91 × 746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.32x = 921,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,385.28/894.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.26

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