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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.14, 1,336.10 and 397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.14, 1,336.10 and 397.31 is: 595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.14 : 1,336.10 = 397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.14/1,336.10 = 397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.14x = 1,336.10 × 397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.14x = 530,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,837.22/891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.69

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