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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.24, 1,342.32 and 742.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.24, 1,342.32 and 742.06 is: 1,112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.24 : 1,342.32 = 742.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.24/1,342.32 = 742.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.24x = 1,342.32 × 742.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.24x = 996,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,081.98/895.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.64

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