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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.91, 1,337.82 and 529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.91, 1,337.82 and 529.01 is: 793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.91 : 1,337.82 = 529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.91/1,337.82 = 529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.91x = 1,337.82 × 529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.91x = 707,712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,712.74/891.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.48

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