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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.79, 1,335.75 and 735.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.79, 1,335.75 and 735.97 is: 1,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.79 : 1,335.75 = 735.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.79/1,335.75 = 735.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.79x = 1,335.75 × 735.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.79x = 983,064.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,064.91/891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.35

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