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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.97, 1,337.62 and 521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.97, 1,337.62 and 521.90 is: 782.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.97 : 1,337.62 = 521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.97/1,337.62 = 521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.97x = 1,337.62 × 521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.97x = 698,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,100.90/891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.65

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