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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.98, 1,337.97 and 526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.98, 1,337.97 and 526.33 is: 789.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.98 : 1,337.97 = 526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.98/1,337.97 = 526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.98x = 1,337.97 × 526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.98x = 704,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,213.75/891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.50

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