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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.42, 1,339.80 and 528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.42, 1,339.80 and 528.10 is: 791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.42 : 1,339.80 = 528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.42/1,339.80 = 528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.42x = 1,339.80 × 528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.42x = 707,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,548.38/894.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.07

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