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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.84, 1,338.08 and 797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.84, 1,338.08 and 797.90 is: 1,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.84 : 1,338.08 = 797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.84/1,338.08 = 797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.84x = 1,338.08 × 797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.84x = 1,067,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,654.03/894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.12

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