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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.09, 1,227.02 and 797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.09, 1,227.02 and 797.54 is: 1,098.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.09 : 1,227.02 = 797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.09/1,227.02 = 797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.09x = 1,227.02 × 797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.09x = 978,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,587.41/891.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.19

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