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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.36, 1,227.51 and 734.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.36, 1,227.51 and 734.67 is: 1,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.36 : 1,227.51 = 734.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.36/1,227.51 = 734.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.36x = 1,227.51 × 734.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.36x = 901,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,814.77/891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.73

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