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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.60, 1,337.40 and 578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.60, 1,337.40 and 578.40 is: 867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.60 : 1,337.40 = 578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.60/1,337.40 = 578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.60x = 1,337.40 × 578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.60x = 773,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,552.16/891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.60

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