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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.09, 1,226.93 and 779.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.09, 1,226.93 and 779.90 is: 1,073.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.09 : 1,226.93 = 779.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.09/1,226.93 = 779.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.09x = 1,226.93 × 779.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.09x = 956,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,872.67/891.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.82

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