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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.05, 1,229.70 and 792.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.05, 1,229.70 and 792.01 is: 1,090.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.05 : 1,229.70 = 792.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.05/1,229.70 = 792.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.05x = 1,229.70 × 792.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.05x = 973,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,930.74/893.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.57

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