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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,338.94 and 528.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,338.94 and 528.47 is: 791.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,338.94 = 528.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,338.94 = 528.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,338.94 × 528.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 707,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,581.61/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.58

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