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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.52, 1,340.01 and 872.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.52, 1,340.01 and 872.38 is: 1,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.52 : 1,340.01 = 872.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.52/1,340.01 = 872.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.52x = 1,340.01 × 872.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.52x = 1,168,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,999.60/891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.25

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