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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.27, 1,334.48 and 525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.27, 1,334.48 and 525.83 is: 787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.27 : 1,334.48 = 525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.27/1,334.48 = 525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.27x = 1,334.48 × 525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.27x = 701,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,700.32/891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.30

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