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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.48, 1,336.86 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.48, 1,336.86 and 528.44 is: 790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.48 : 1,336.86 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.48/1,336.86 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.48x = 1,336.86 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.48x = 706,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,450.30/893.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.67

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