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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.90, 1,336.02 and 618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.90, 1,336.02 and 618.52 is: 926.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.90 : 1,336.02 = 618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.90/1,336.02 = 618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.90x = 1,336.02 × 618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.90x = 826,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,355.09/891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.51

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