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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,335.71 and 749.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,335.71 and 749.99 is: 1,118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,335.71 = 749.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,335.71 = 749.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,335.71 × 749.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 1,001,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,762.46/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.87

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