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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.64, 1,334.58 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.64, 1,334.58 and 525.52 is: 786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.64 : 1,334.58 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.64/1,334.58 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.64x = 1,334.58 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.64x = 701,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,348.48/891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.58

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