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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,345.62 and 804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,345.62 and 804.54 is: 1,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,345.62 = 804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,345.62 = 804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,345.62 × 804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 1,082,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,605.11/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.13

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