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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.84, 1,338.69 and 793.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.84, 1,338.69 and 793.16 is: 1,183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.84 : 1,338.69 = 793.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.84/1,338.69 = 793.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.84x = 1,338.69 × 793.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.84x = 1,061,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,795.36/896.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.93

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