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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.30, 1,339.92 and 845.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.30, 1,339.92 and 845.91 is: 1,268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.30 : 1,339.92 = 845.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.30/1,339.92 = 845.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.30x = 1,339.92 × 845.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.30x = 1,133,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,451.73/893.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.84

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