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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.71, 1,339.61 and 526.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.71, 1,339.61 and 526.76 is: 791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.71 : 1,339.61 = 526.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.71/1,339.61 = 526.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.71x = 1,339.61 × 526.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.71x = 705,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,647.58/891.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.35

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