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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.66, 1,338.09 and 535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.66, 1,338.09 and 535.77 is: 804.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.66 : 1,338.09 = 535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.66/1,338.09 = 535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.66x = 1,338.09 × 535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.66x = 716,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,901.79/891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.01

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