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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.96, 1,227.78 and 786.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.96, 1,227.78 and 786.66 is: 1,082.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.96 : 1,227.78 = 786.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.96/1,227.78 = 786.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.96x = 1,227.78 × 786.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.96x = 965,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,845.41/891.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.83

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