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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.96, 1,338.30 and 480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.96, 1,338.30 and 480.98 is: 721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.96 : 1,338.30 = 480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.96/1,338.30 = 480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.96x = 1,338.30 × 480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.96x = 643,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,695.53/891.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.66

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