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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.33, 1,339.05 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.33, 1,339.05 and 526.38 is: 790.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.33 : 1,339.05 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.33/1,339.05 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.33x = 1,339.05 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.33x = 704,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,849.14/891.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.78

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