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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.21, 1,336.59 and 422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.21, 1,336.59 and 422.22 is: 633.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.21 : 1,336.59 = 422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.21/1,336.59 = 422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.21x = 1,336.59 × 422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.21x = 564,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,339.25/891.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.23

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