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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.50, 1,333.96 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.50, 1,333.96 and 545.13 is: 815.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.50 : 1,333.96 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.50/1,333.96 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.50x = 1,333.96 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.50x = 727,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,181.61/891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.68

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