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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.78, 1,336.41 and 658.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.78, 1,336.41 and 658.83 is: 987.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.78 : 1,336.41 = 658.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.78/1,336.41 = 658.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.78x = 1,336.41 × 658.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.78x = 880,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,467.00/891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.31

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