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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.68, 1,347.21 and 834.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.68, 1,347.21 and 834.21 is: 1,257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.68 : 1,347.21 = 834.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.68/1,347.21 = 834.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.68x = 1,347.21 × 834.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.68x = 1,123,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,856.05/893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.56

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