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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.16, 1,341.55 and 807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.16, 1,341.55 and 807.90 is: 1,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.16 : 1,341.55 = 807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.16/1,341.55 = 807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.16x = 1,341.55 × 807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.16x = 1,083,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,832.87/894.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.12

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