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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.24, 1,336.38 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.24, 1,336.38 and 435.24 is: 652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.24 : 1,336.38 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.24/1,336.38 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.24x = 1,336.38 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.24x = 581,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,646.03/891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.63

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