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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.08, 1,350.21 and 737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.08, 1,350.21 and 737.32 is: 1,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.08 : 1,350.21 = 737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.08/1,350.21 = 737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.08x = 1,350.21 × 737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.08x = 995,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,536.84/896.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.99

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