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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.92, 1,336.12 and 675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.92, 1,336.12 and 675.76 is: 1,012.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.92 : 1,336.12 = 675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.92/1,336.12 = 675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.92x = 1,336.12 × 675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.92x = 902,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,896.45/891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.31

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