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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.83, 1,341.43 and 797.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.83, 1,341.43 and 797.63 is: 1,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.83 : 1,341.43 = 797.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.83/1,341.43 = 797.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.83x = 1,341.43 × 797.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.83x = 1,069,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,956.11/894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.72

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