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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.11, 1,337.67 and 480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.11, 1,337.67 and 480.14 is: 720.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.11 : 1,337.67 = 480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.11/1,337.67 = 480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.11x = 1,337.67 × 480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.11x = 642,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,268.87/891.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.75

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