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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.32, 1,229.29 and 786.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.32, 1,229.29 and 786.50 is: 1,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.32 : 1,229.29 = 786.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.32/1,229.29 = 786.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.32x = 1,229.29 × 786.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.32x = 966,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,836.59/891.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.72

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