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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.48, 1,336.35 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.48, 1,336.35 and 452.52 is: 678.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.48 : 1,336.35 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.48/1,336.35 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.48x = 1,336.35 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.48x = 604,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,725.10/891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.34

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