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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.67, 1,342.44 and 793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.67, 1,342.44 and 793.80 is: 1,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.67 : 1,342.44 = 793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.67/1,342.44 = 793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.67x = 1,342.44 × 793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.67x = 1,065,628.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,628.87/896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.43

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