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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.04, 1,335.60 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.04, 1,335.60 and 506.40 is: 759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.04 : 1,335.60 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.04/1,335.60 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.04x = 1,335.60 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.04x = 676,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,347.84/891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.05

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