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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.32, 1,231.26 and 671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.32, 1,231.26 and 671.96 is: 928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.32 : 1,231.26 = 671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.32/1,231.26 = 671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.32x = 1,231.26 × 671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.32x = 827,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,357.47/891.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.24

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