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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.69, 1,335.58 and 735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.69, 1,335.58 and 735.86 is: 1,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.69 : 1,335.58 = 735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.69/1,335.58 = 735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.69x = 1,335.58 × 735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.69x = 982,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,799.90/891.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.18

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