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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.01, 1,336.53 and 422.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.01, 1,336.53 and 422.37 is: 633.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.01 : 1,336.53 = 422.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.01/1,336.53 = 422.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.01x = 1,336.53 × 422.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.01x = 564,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,511.23/891.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.57

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