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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.91, 1,231.17 and 798.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.91, 1,231.17 and 798.49 is: 1,102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.91 : 1,231.17 = 798.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.91/1,231.17 = 798.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.91x = 1,231.17 × 798.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.91x = 983,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,070.78/891.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.21

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