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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.82, 1,325.84 and 792.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.82, 1,325.84 and 792.82 is: 1,181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.82 : 1,325.84 = 792.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.82/1,325.84 = 792.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.82x = 1,325.84 × 792.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.82x = 1,051,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,150.16/889.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.31

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