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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,337.35 and 766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,337.35 and 766.32 is: 1,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,337.35 = 766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,337.35 = 766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,337.35 × 766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 1,024,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,838.05/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.89

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