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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.91, 1,234.10 and 795.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.91, 1,234.10 and 795.38 is: 1,098.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.91 : 1,234.10 = 795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.91/1,234.10 = 795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.91x = 1,234.10 × 795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.91x = 981,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,578.46/893.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.07

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