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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.36, 1,335.42 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.36, 1,335.42 and 616.68 is: 923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.36 : 1,335.42 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.36/1,335.42 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.36x = 1,335.42 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.36x = 823,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,526.81/891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.90

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