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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.52, 1,230.42 and 763.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.52, 1,230.42 and 763.30 is: 1,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.52 : 1,230.42 = 763.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.52/1,230.42 = 763.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.52x = 1,230.42 × 763.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.52x = 939,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,179.59/894.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.93

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