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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.95, 1,339.07 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.95, 1,339.07 and 527.04 is: 791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.95 : 1,339.07 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.95/1,339.07 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.95x = 1,339.07 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.95x = 705,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,740.82/891.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.24

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