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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.68, 1,344.20 and 832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.68, 1,344.20 and 832.23 is: 1,254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.68 : 1,344.20 = 832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.68/1,344.20 = 832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.68x = 1,344.20 × 832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.68x = 1,118,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,679.40/891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.58

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