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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,227.83 and 758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,227.83 and 758.70 is: 1,044.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,227.83 = 758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,227.83 = 758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,227.83 × 758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 931,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,550.83/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.67

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