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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.07, 1,337.07 and 397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.07, 1,337.07 and 397.63 is: 596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.07 : 1,337.07 = 397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.07/1,337.07 = 397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.07x = 1,337.07 × 397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.07x = 531,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,660.07/891.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.65

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