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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.55, 1,344.02 and 832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.55, 1,344.02 and 832.08 is: 1,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.55 : 1,344.02 = 832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.55/1,344.02 = 832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.55x = 1,344.02 × 832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.55x = 1,118,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,332.16/891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.37

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