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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.12, 1,329.66 and 793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.12, 1,329.66 and 793.68 is: 1,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.12 : 1,329.66 = 793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.12/1,329.66 = 793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.12x = 1,329.66 × 793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.12x = 1,055,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,324.55/891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.27

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