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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.41, 1,337.04 and 275.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.41, 1,337.04 and 275.00 is: 412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.41 : 1,337.04 = 275.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.41/1,337.04 = 275.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.41x = 1,337.04 × 275.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.41x = 367,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,679.31/891.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.47

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