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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.08, 1,339.62 and 777.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.08, 1,339.62 and 777.16 is: 1,165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.08 : 1,339.62 = 777.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.08/1,339.62 = 777.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.08x = 1,339.62 × 777.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.08x = 1,041,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,099.08/893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.74

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