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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.79, 1,337.26 and 496.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.79, 1,337.26 and 496.43 is: 744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.79 : 1,337.26 = 496.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.79/1,337.26 = 496.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.79x = 1,337.26 × 496.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.79x = 663,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,848.05/891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.40

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