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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,376.92 and 895.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,376.92 and 895.84 is: 1,350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,376.92 = 895.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,376.92 = 895.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,376.92 × 895.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 1,233,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,500.01/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.86

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