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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.44, 1,337.71 and 429.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.44, 1,337.71 and 429.27 is: 644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.44 : 1,337.71 = 429.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.44/1,337.71 = 429.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.44x = 1,337.71 × 429.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.44x = 574,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,233.16/891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.17

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