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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.46, 1,337.19 and 824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.46, 1,337.19 and 824.64 is: 1,236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.46 : 1,337.19 = 824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.46/1,337.19 = 824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.46x = 1,337.19 × 824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.46x = 1,102,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,700.36/891.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.96

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