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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.52, 1,335.46 and 427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.52, 1,335.46 and 427.89 is: 640.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.52 : 1,335.46 = 427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.52/1,335.46 = 427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.52x = 1,335.46 × 427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.52x = 571,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,429.98/891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.96

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