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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.60, 1,337.16 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.60, 1,337.16 and 604.80 is: 907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.60 : 1,337.16 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.60/1,337.16 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.60x = 1,337.16 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.60x = 808,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,714.37/891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.04

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