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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.84, 1,337.14 and 453.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.84, 1,337.14 and 453.23 is: 679.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.84 : 1,337.14 = 453.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.84/1,337.14 = 453.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.84x = 1,337.14 × 453.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.84x = 606,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,030.86/891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.53

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