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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.89, 2,095.32 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.89, 2,095.32 and 370.89 is: 556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.89 : 2,095.32 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.89/2,095.32 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.89x = 2,095.32 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.89x = 777,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,133.23/1,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.33

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