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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.95, 1,337.54 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.95, 1,337.54 and 618.12 is: 926.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.95 : 1,337.54 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.95/1,337.54 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.95x = 1,337.54 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.95x = 826,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,757.13/891.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.91

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