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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,346.22 and 733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,346.22 and 733.32 is: 1,102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,346.22 = 733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,346.22 = 733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,346.22 × 733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 987,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,210.05/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.63

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