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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.62, 1,335.60 and 717.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.62, 1,335.60 and 717.35 is: 1,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.62 : 1,335.60 = 717.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.62/1,335.60 = 717.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.62x = 1,335.60 × 717.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.62x = 958,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,096.00/891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.55

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