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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.24, 1,334.70 and 544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.24, 1,334.70 and 544.80 is: 815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.24 : 1,334.70 = 544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.24/1,334.70 = 544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.24x = 1,334.70 × 544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.24x = 727,144.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,144.56/891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.88

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