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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.94, 1,327.53 and 793.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.94, 1,327.53 and 793.95 is: 1,183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.94 : 1,327.53 = 793.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.94/1,327.53 = 793.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.94x = 1,327.53 × 793.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.94x = 1,053,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,992.44/890.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.01

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