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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.29, 1,337.27 and 371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.29, 1,337.27 and 371.15 is: 556.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.29 : 1,337.27 = 371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.29/1,337.27 = 371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.29x = 1,337.27 × 371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.29x = 496,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,319.22/891.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.86

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