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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.90, 1,229.67 and 716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.90, 1,229.67 and 716.94 is: 988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.90 : 1,229.67 = 716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.90/1,229.67 = 716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.90x = 1,229.67 × 716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.90x = 881,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,599.61/891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.45

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