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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.89, 1,336.88 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.89, 1,336.88 and 475.90 is: 713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.89 : 1,336.88 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.89/1,336.88 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.89x = 1,336.88 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.89x = 636,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,221.46/891.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.34

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