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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.21, 1,337.09 and 525.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.21, 1,337.09 and 525.23 is: 788.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.21 : 1,337.09 = 525.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.21/1,337.09 = 525.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.21x = 1,337.09 × 525.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.21x = 702,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,270.47/891.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.00

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