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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.03, 1,337.36 and 452.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.03, 1,337.36 and 452.59 is: 679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.03 : 1,337.36 = 452.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.03/1,337.36 = 452.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.03x = 1,337.36 × 452.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.03x = 605,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,275.76/891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.30

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