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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.36, 1,336.92 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.36, 1,336.92 and 525.96 is: 788.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.36 : 1,336.92 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.36/1,336.92 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.36x = 1,336.92 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.36x = 703,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,166.44/891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.87

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