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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.24, 1,336.92 and 582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.24, 1,336.92 and 582.90 is: 874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.24 : 1,336.92 = 582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.24/1,336.92 = 582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.24x = 1,336.92 × 582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.24x = 779,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,290.67/891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.39

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