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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.69, 1,333.89 and 808.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.69, 1,333.89 and 808.26 is: 1,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.69 : 1,333.89 = 808.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.69/1,333.89 = 808.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.69x = 1,333.89 × 808.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.69x = 1,078,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,129.93/891.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.09

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