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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.40, 1,337.02 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.40, 1,337.02 and 371.08 is: 556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.40 : 1,337.02 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.40/1,337.02 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.40x = 1,337.02 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.40x = 496,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,141.38/891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.59

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