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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.38, 1,337.58 and 480.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.38, 1,337.58 and 480.51 is: 721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.38 : 1,337.58 = 480.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.38/1,337.58 = 480.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.38x = 1,337.58 × 480.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.38x = 642,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,720.57/891.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.04

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