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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.92, 1,335.66 and 452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.92, 1,335.66 and 452.36 is: 677.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.92 : 1,335.66 = 452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.92/1,335.66 = 452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.92x = 1,335.66 × 452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.92x = 604,199.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,199.16/891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.41

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