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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.08, 1,337.49 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.08, 1,337.49 and 429.18 is: 644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.08 : 1,337.49 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.08/1,337.49 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.08x = 1,337.49 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.08x = 574,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,023.96/891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.19

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