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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.76, 1,338.12 and 676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.76, 1,338.12 and 676.64 is: 1,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.76 : 1,338.12 = 676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.76/1,338.12 = 676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.76x = 1,338.12 × 676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.76x = 905,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,425.52/891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.32

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