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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,338.72 and 528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,338.72 and 528.16 is: 790.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,338.72 = 528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,338.72 = 528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,338.72 × 528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 707,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,058.36/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.26

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