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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.28, 1,336.88 and 528.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.28, 1,336.88 and 528.37 is: 792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.28 : 1,336.88 = 528.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.28/1,336.88 = 528.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.28x = 1,336.88 × 528.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.28x = 706,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,371.30/891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.54

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