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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.89, 1,334.50 and 737.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.89, 1,334.50 and 737.89 is: 1,104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.89 : 1,334.50 = 737.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.89/1,334.50 = 737.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.89x = 1,334.50 × 737.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.89x = 984,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,714.03/891.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.07

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