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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.06, 1,335.06 and 500.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.06, 1,335.06 and 500.82 is: 750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.06 : 1,335.06 = 500.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.06/1,335.06 = 500.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.06x = 1,335.06 × 500.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.06x = 668,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,624.75/891.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.37

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