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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.92, 1,336.26 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.92, 1,336.26 and 526.50 is: 788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.92 : 1,336.26 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.92/1,336.26 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.92x = 1,336.26 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.92x = 703,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,540.89/891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.80

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