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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.05, 1,335.89 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.05, 1,335.89 and 370.73 is: 555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.05 : 1,335.89 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.05/1,335.89 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.05x = 1,335.89 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.05x = 495,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,251.25/891.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.81

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