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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.41, 1,330.85 and 803.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.41, 1,330.85 and 803.93 is: 1,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.41 : 1,330.85 = 803.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.41/1,330.85 = 803.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.41x = 1,330.85 × 803.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.41x = 1,069,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,899.57/891.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.24

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