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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.20, 1,329.76 and 747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.20, 1,329.76 and 747.20 is: 1,114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.20 : 1,329.76 = 747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.20/1,329.76 = 747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.20x = 1,329.76 × 747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.20x = 993,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,596.67/891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.90

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