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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.42, 1,229.90 and 770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.42, 1,229.90 and 770.76 is: 1,061.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.42 : 1,229.90 = 770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.42/1,229.90 = 770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.42x = 1,229.90 × 770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.42x = 947,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,957.72/893.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.04

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