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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.79, 1,343.77 and 733.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.79, 1,343.77 and 733.03 is: 1,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.79 : 1,343.77 = 733.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.79/1,343.77 = 733.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.79x = 1,343.77 × 733.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.79x = 985,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,018.53/891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.54

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