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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.68, 1,338.20 and 501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.68, 1,338.20 and 501.78 is: 753.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.68 : 1,338.20 = 501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.68/1,338.20 = 501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.68x = 1,338.20 × 501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.68x = 671,482.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,482.00/891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.05

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