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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.41, 1,228.57 and 751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.41, 1,228.57 and 751.88 is: 1,036.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.41 : 1,228.57 = 751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.41/1,228.57 = 751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.41x = 1,228.57 × 751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.41x = 923,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,738.40/891.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.27

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