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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.94, 1,230.92 and 792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.94, 1,230.92 and 792.90 is: 1,091.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.94 : 1,230.92 = 792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.94/1,230.92 = 792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.94x = 1,230.92 × 792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.94x = 975,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,995.48/893.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.80

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