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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.58, 1,226.57 and 793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.58, 1,226.57 and 793.14 is: 1,088.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.58 : 1,226.57 = 793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.58/1,226.57 = 793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.58x = 1,226.57 × 793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.58x = 972,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,837.76/893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.70

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