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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.32, 1,337.32 and 452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.32, 1,337.32 and 452.33 is: 678.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.32 : 1,337.32 = 452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.32/1,337.32 = 452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.32x = 1,337.32 × 452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.32x = 604,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,909.96/891.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.67

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