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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.10, 1,335.96 and 480.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.10, 1,335.96 and 480.58 is: 720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.10 : 1,335.96 = 480.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.10/1,335.96 = 480.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.10x = 1,335.96 × 480.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.10x = 642,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,035.66/891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.50

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