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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.24, 1,334.14 and 613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.24, 1,334.14 and 613 is: 917.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.24 : 1,334.14 = 613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.24/1,334.14 = 613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.24x = 1,334.14 × 613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.24x = 817,827.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,827.82/891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.63

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