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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.89, 1,224.13 and 808.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.89, 1,224.13 and 808.86 is: 1,110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.89 : 1,224.13 = 808.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.89/1,224.13 = 808.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.89x = 1,224.13 × 808.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.89x = 990,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,147.77/891.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.17

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