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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.91, 1,341.17 and 807.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.91, 1,341.17 and 807.65 is: 1,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.91 : 1,341.17 = 807.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.91/1,341.17 = 807.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.91x = 1,341.17 × 807.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.91x = 1,083,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,195.95/893.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.75

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