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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.52, 1,336.60 and 544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.52, 1,336.60 and 544.76 is: 816.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.52 : 1,336.60 = 544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.52/1,336.60 = 544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.52x = 1,336.60 × 544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.52x = 728,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,126.22/891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.72

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