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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,336.40 and 452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,336.40 and 452.98 is: 678.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,336.40 = 452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,336.40 = 452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,336.40 × 452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 605,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,362.47/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.87

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