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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.98, 1,221.99 and 791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.98, 1,221.99 and 791.56 is: 1,092.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.98 : 1,221.99 = 791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.98/1,221.99 = 791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.98x = 1,221.99 × 791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.98x = 967,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,278.40/884.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.99

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