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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.94, 1,329.02 and 794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.94, 1,329.02 and 794.95 is: 1,184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.94 : 1,329.02 = 794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.94/1,329.02 = 794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.94x = 1,329.02 × 794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.94x = 1,056,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,504.45/891.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.50

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