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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.30, 1,337.15 and 525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.30, 1,337.15 and 525.90 is: 788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.30 : 1,337.15 = 525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.30/1,337.15 = 525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.30x = 1,337.15 × 525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.30x = 703,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,207.19/891.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.97

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