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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,339.79 and 791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,339.79 and 791.37 is: 1,186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,339.79 = 791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,339.79 = 791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,339.79 × 791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 1,060,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,265.66/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.14

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