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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.65, 1,340.94 and 730.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.65, 1,340.94 and 730.37 is: 1,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.65 : 1,340.94 = 730.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.65/1,340.94 = 730.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.65x = 1,340.94 × 730.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.65x = 979,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,384.33/894.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.71

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