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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.20, 1,336.20 and 474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.20, 1,336.20 and 474.80 is: 711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.20 : 1,336.20 = 474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.20/1,336.20 = 474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.20x = 1,336.20 × 474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.20x = 634,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,427.76/891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.88

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