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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.05, 1,335.85 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.05, 1,335.85 and 371.44 is: 556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.05 : 1,335.85 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.05/1,335.85 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.05x = 1,335.85 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.05x = 496,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,182.19/891.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.85

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