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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.16, 1,230.91 and 769.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.16, 1,230.91 and 769.09 is: 1,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.16 : 1,230.91 = 769.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.16/1,230.91 = 769.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.16x = 1,230.91 × 769.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.16x = 946,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,680.57/894.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.74

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