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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,338.26 and 661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,338.26 and 661.14 is: 992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,338.26 = 661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,338.26 = 661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,338.26 × 661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 884,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,773.91/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.21

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