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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.36, 1,333.84 and 781.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.36, 1,333.84 and 781.36 is: 1,169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.36 : 1,333.84 = 781.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.36/1,333.84 = 781.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.36x = 1,333.84 × 781.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.36x = 1,042,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,209.22/891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.23

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