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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.53, 1,337.29 and 585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.53, 1,337.29 and 585.32 is: 877.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.53 : 1,337.29 = 585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.53/1,337.29 = 585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.53x = 1,337.29 × 585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.53x = 782,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,734.43/891.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.97

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