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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,335.89 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891, 1,335.89 and 544.46 is: 816.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891 : 1,335.89 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891/1,335.89 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891x = 1,335.89 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891x = 727,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,333.35/891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.31

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