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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.75, 1,337.64 and 507.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.75, 1,337.64 and 507.03 is: 760.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.75 : 1,337.64 = 507.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.75/1,337.64 = 507.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.75x = 1,337.64 × 507.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.75x = 678,223.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,223.61/891.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.55

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