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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.87, 1,336.23 and 480.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.87, 1,336.23 and 480.57 is: 720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.87 : 1,336.23 = 480.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.87/1,336.23 = 480.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.87x = 1,336.23 × 480.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.87x = 642,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,152.05/891.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.01

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