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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.04, 1,338.30 and 731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.04, 1,338.30 and 731.88 is: 1,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.04 : 1,338.30 = 731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.04/1,338.30 = 731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.04x = 1,338.30 × 731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.04x = 979,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,475.00/896.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.12

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