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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.80, 1,335.24 and 782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.80, 1,335.24 and 782.44 is: 1,171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.80 : 1,335.24 = 782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.80/1,335.24 = 782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.80x = 1,335.24 × 782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.80x = 1,044,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,745.19/891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.50

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