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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.68, 1,337.92 and 480.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.68, 1,337.92 and 480.74 is: 721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.68 : 1,337.92 = 480.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.68/1,337.92 = 480.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.68x = 1,337.92 × 480.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.68x = 643,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,191.66/891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.33

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