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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.66, 1,337.68 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.66, 1,337.68 and 526.72 is: 790.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.66 : 1,337.68 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.66/1,337.68 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.66x = 1,337.68 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.66x = 704,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,582.81/891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.19

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