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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.12, 1,228.60 and 766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.12, 1,228.60 and 766.52 is: 1,056.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.12 : 1,228.60 = 766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.12/1,228.60 = 766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.12x = 1,228.60 × 766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.12x = 941,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,746.47/891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.81

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