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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.19, 1,327.90 and 794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.19, 1,327.90 and 794.20 is: 1,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.19 : 1,327.90 = 794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.19/1,327.90 = 794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.19x = 1,327.90 × 794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.19x = 1,054,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,620.17/891.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.38

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