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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.14, 1,336.67 and 523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.14, 1,336.67 and 523.49 is: 785.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.14 : 1,336.67 = 523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.14/1,336.67 = 523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.14x = 1,336.67 × 523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.14x = 699,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,733.38/891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.22

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