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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.28, 1,337.50 and 397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.28, 1,337.50 and 397.82 is: 596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.28 : 1,337.50 = 397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.28/1,337.50 = 397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.28x = 1,337.50 × 397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.28x = 532,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,080.95/891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.99

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