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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.44, 1,335.22 and 735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.44, 1,335.22 and 735.62 is: 1,101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.44 : 1,335.22 = 735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.44/1,335.22 = 735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.44x = 1,335.22 × 735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.44x = 982,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,214.54/891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.83

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