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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.44, 1,335.83 and 501.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.44, 1,335.83 and 501.62 is: 751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.44 : 1,335.83 = 501.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.44/1,335.83 = 501.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.44x = 1,335.83 × 501.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.44x = 670,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,079.04/891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.69

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