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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.93, 1,337.73 and 719.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.93, 1,337.73 and 719.61 is: 1,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.93 : 1,337.73 = 719.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.93/1,337.73 = 719.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.93x = 1,337.73 × 719.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.93x = 962,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,643.89/891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.28

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