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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.24, 1,336.19 and 521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.24, 1,336.19 and 521.48 is: 781.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.24 : 1,336.19 = 521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.24/1,336.19 = 521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.24x = 1,336.19 × 521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.24x = 696,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,787.07/891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.82

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