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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.11, 1,336.62 and 521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.11, 1,336.62 and 521.12 is: 781.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.11 : 1,336.62 = 521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.11/1,336.62 = 521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.11x = 1,336.62 × 521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.11x = 696,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,539.41/891.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.65

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