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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.29, 1,338.20 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.29, 1,338.20 and 481.88 is: 723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.29 : 1,338.20 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.29/1,338.20 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.29x = 1,338.20 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.29x = 644,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,851.82/891.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.50

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