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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.32, 1,227.36 and 791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.32, 1,227.36 and 791.92 is: 1,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.32 : 1,227.36 = 791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.32/1,227.36 = 791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.32x = 1,227.36 × 791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.32x = 971,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,970.93/890.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.71

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