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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.76, 1,255.32 and 891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.76, 1,255.32 and 891.34 is: 1,232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.76 : 1,255.32 = 891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.76/1,255.32 = 891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.76x = 1,255.32 × 891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.76x = 1,118,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,916.93/907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.61

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