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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.67, 1,335.90 and 544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.67, 1,335.90 and 544.84 is: 816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.67 : 1,335.90 = 544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.67/1,335.90 = 544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.67x = 1,335.90 × 544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.67x = 727,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,851.76/891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.28

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