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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.21, 1,336.81 and 480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.21, 1,336.81 and 480.54 is: 720.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.21 : 1,336.81 = 480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.21/1,336.81 = 480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.21x = 1,336.81 × 480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.21x = 642,386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,386.27/891.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.81

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