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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.76, 1,231.14 and 671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.76, 1,231.14 and 671.68 is: 927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.76 : 1,231.14 = 671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.76/1,231.14 = 671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.76x = 1,231.14 × 671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.76x = 826,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,932.12/891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.30

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