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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.19, 1,336.77 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.19, 1,336.77 and 371.44 is: 557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.19 : 1,336.77 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.19/1,336.77 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.19x = 1,336.77 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.19x = 496,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,529.85/891.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.15

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