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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.43, 1,332.04 and 679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.43, 1,332.04 and 679.18 is: 1,014.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.43 : 1,332.04 = 679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.43/1,332.04 = 679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.43x = 1,332.04 × 679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.43x = 904,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,699.53/891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.89

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