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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.44, 1,339.72 and 738.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.44, 1,339.72 and 738.62 is: 1,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.44 : 1,339.72 = 738.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.44/1,339.72 = 738.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.44x = 1,339.72 × 738.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.44x = 989,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,543.99/894.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.33

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