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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.73, 1,336.20 and 618.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.73, 1,336.20 and 618.35 is: 926.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.73 : 1,336.20 = 618.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.73/1,336.20 = 618.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.73x = 1,336.20 × 618.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.73x = 826,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,239.27/891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.56

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