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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.39, 1,333.74 and 737.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.39, 1,333.74 and 737.39 is: 1,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.39 : 1,333.74 = 737.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.39/1,333.74 = 737.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.39x = 1,333.74 × 737.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.39x = 983,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,486.54/891.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.32

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