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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.07, 1,336.56 and 528.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.07, 1,336.56 and 528.17 is: 792.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.07 : 1,336.56 = 528.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.07/1,336.56 = 528.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.07x = 1,336.56 × 528.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.07x = 705,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,922.23/891.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.22

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