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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.20, 1,336.64 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.20, 1,336.64 and 275.06 is: 412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.20 : 1,336.64 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.20/1,336.64 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.20x = 1,336.64 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.20x = 367,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,658.16/891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.54

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