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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.68, 1,228.56 and 751.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.68, 1,228.56 and 751.84 is: 1,035.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.68 : 1,228.56 = 751.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.68/1,228.56 = 751.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.68x = 1,228.56 × 751.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.68x = 923,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,680.55/891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.89

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