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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,337.56 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,337.56 and 458.64 is: 687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,337.56 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,337.56 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,337.56 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 613,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,458.52/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.95

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