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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.39, 1,227.68 and 793.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.39, 1,227.68 and 793.95 is: 1,089.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.39 : 1,227.68 = 793.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.39/1,227.68 = 793.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.39x = 1,227.68 × 793.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.39x = 974,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,718.12/894.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.81

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