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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.44, 1,341.44 and 797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.44, 1,341.44 and 797.44 is: 1,197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.44 : 1,341.44 = 797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.44/1,341.44 = 797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.44x = 1,341.44 × 797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.44x = 1,069,717.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,717.91/893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.30

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