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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.97, 1,232.61 and 769.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.97, 1,232.61 and 769.42 is: 1,060.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.97 : 1,232.61 = 769.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.97/1,232.61 = 769.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.97x = 1,232.61 × 769.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.97x = 948,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,386.51/893.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.87

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