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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.12, 1,335.48 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.12, 1,335.48 and 525.84 is: 788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.12 : 1,335.48 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.12/1,335.48 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.12x = 1,335.48 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.12x = 702,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,248.80/891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.05

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