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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.36, 1,335.02 and 526.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.36, 1,335.02 and 526.05 is: 787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.36 : 1,335.02 = 526.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.36/1,335.02 = 526.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.36x = 1,335.02 × 526.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.36x = 702,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,284.64/891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.88

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