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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.19, 1,350.42 and 737.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.19, 1,350.42 and 737.43 is: 1,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.19 : 1,350.42 = 737.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.19/1,350.42 = 737.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.19x = 1,350.42 × 737.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.19x = 995,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,840.22/896.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.19

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