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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.40, 1,337.09 and 371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.40, 1,337.09 and 371.39 is: 557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.40 : 1,337.09 = 371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.40/1,337.09 = 371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.40x = 1,337.09 × 371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.40x = 496,575.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,575.17/891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.08

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