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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.84, 1,363.11 and 891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.84, 1,363.11 and 891.42 is: 1,338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.84 : 1,363.11 = 891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.84/1,363.11 = 891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.84x = 1,363.11 × 891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.84x = 1,215,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,103.52/907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.46

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