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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.60, 1,231.33 and 804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.60, 1,231.33 and 804.90 is: 1,109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.60 : 1,231.33 = 804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.60/1,231.33 = 804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.60x = 1,231.33 × 804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.60x = 991,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,095.50/893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.11

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