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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.43, 1,337.15 and 544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.43, 1,337.15 and 544.75 is: 817.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.43 : 1,337.15 = 544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.43/1,337.15 = 544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.43x = 1,337.15 × 544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.43x = 728,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,410.48/891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.13

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