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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.84, 1,335.20 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.84, 1,335.20 and 547.52 is: 819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.84 : 1,335.20 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.84/1,335.20 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.84x = 1,335.20 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.84x = 731,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,048.70/891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.71

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