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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.14, 1,333.47 and 735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.14, 1,333.47 and 735.62 is: 1,100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.14 : 1,333.47 = 735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.14/1,333.47 = 735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.14x = 1,333.47 × 735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.14x = 980,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,927.20/891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.76

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