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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.32, 1,337.16 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.32, 1,337.16 and 275.07 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.32 : 1,337.16 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.32/1,337.16 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.32x = 1,337.16 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.32x = 367,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,812.60/891.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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