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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.13, 1,337.17 and 435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.13, 1,337.17 and 435.13 is: 652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.13 : 1,337.17 = 435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.13/1,337.17 = 435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.13x = 1,337.17 × 435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.13x = 581,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,842.78/891.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.93

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