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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,328.40 and 835.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891, 1,328.40 and 835.92 is: 1,246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891 : 1,328.40 = 835.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891/1,328.40 = 835.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891x = 1,328.40 × 835.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891x = 1,110,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,436.13/891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.28

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