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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.92, 1,336.05 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.92, 1,336.05 and 525.60 is: 787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.92 : 1,336.05 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.92/1,336.05 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.92x = 1,336.05 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.92x = 702,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,227.88/891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.33

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