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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.56, 1,229.46 and 767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.56, 1,229.46 and 767.64 is: 1,058.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.56 : 1,229.46 = 767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.56/1,229.46 = 767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.56x = 1,229.46 × 767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.56x = 943,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,782.67/891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.57

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