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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.04, 1,334.58 and 736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.04, 1,334.58 and 736.60 is: 1,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.04 : 1,334.58 = 736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.04/1,334.58 = 736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.04x = 1,334.58 × 736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.04x = 983,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,051.63/891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.26

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