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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.31, 1,337.67 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.31, 1,337.67 and 526.40 is: 790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.31 : 1,337.67 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.31/1,337.67 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.31x = 1,337.67 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.31x = 704,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,152.83/891.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.02

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