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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.19, 1,334.83 and 735.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.19, 1,334.83 and 735.36 is: 1,101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.19 : 1,334.83 = 735.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.19/1,334.83 = 735.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.19x = 1,334.83 × 735.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.19x = 981,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,580.59/891.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.43

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