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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.34, 1,338.86 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.34, 1,338.86 and 544.86 is: 818.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.34 : 1,338.86 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.34/1,338.86 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.34x = 1,338.86 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.34x = 729,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,492.62/891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.42

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