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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.28, 1,343.72 and 749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.28, 1,343.72 and 749.92 is: 1,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.28 : 1,343.72 = 749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.28/1,343.72 = 749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.28x = 1,343.72 × 749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.28x = 1,007,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,682.50/895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.55

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