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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,336.91 and 428.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891, 1,336.91 and 428.69 is: 643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891 : 1,336.91 = 428.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891/1,336.91 = 428.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891x = 1,336.91 × 428.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891x = 573,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,121.15/891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.23

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