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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.03, 1,337.04 and 480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.03, 1,337.04 and 480.14 is: 720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.03 : 1,337.04 = 480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.03/1,337.04 = 480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.03x = 1,337.04 × 480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.03x = 641,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,966.39/891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.48

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