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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,335.66 and 675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891, 1,335.66 and 675.52 is: 1,012.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891 : 1,335.66 = 675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891/1,335.66 = 675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891x = 1,335.66 × 675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891x = 902,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,265.04/891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.64

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