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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.42, 1,337.16 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.42, 1,337.16 and 275.16 is: 412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.42 : 1,337.16 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.42/1,337.16 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.42x = 1,337.16 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.42x = 367,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,932.95/891.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.75

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