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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.08, 1,296.78 and 891.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.08, 1,296.78 and 891.67 is: 1,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.08 : 1,296.78 = 891.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.08/1,296.78 = 891.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.08x = 1,296.78 × 891.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.08x = 1,156,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,299.82/941.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.69

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