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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.18, 1,230.16 and 797.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.18, 1,230.16 and 797.75 is: 1,101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.18 : 1,230.16 = 797.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.18/1,230.16 = 797.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.18x = 1,230.16 × 797.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.18x = 981,365.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,365.54/891.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.20

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