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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.95, 1,337.45 and 452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.95, 1,337.45 and 452.93 is: 679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.95 : 1,337.45 = 452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.95/1,337.45 = 452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.95x = 1,337.45 × 452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.95x = 605,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,777.38/891.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.16

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