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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.34, 1,337.47 and 398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.34, 1,337.47 and 398.09 is: 597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.34 : 1,337.47 = 398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.34/1,337.47 = 398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.34x = 1,337.47 × 398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.34x = 532,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,433.43/891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.34

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