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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.10, 1,337.04 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.10, 1,337.04 and 458.56 is: 688.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.10 : 1,337.04 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.10/1,337.04 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.10x = 1,337.04 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.10x = 613,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,113.06/891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.04

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