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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.19, 1,334.02 and 582.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.19, 1,334.02 and 582.37 is: 871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.19 : 1,334.02 = 582.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.19/1,334.02 = 582.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.19x = 1,334.02 × 582.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.19x = 776,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,893.23/891.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.75

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