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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.44, 1,337.24 and 397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.44, 1,337.24 and 397.85 is: 596.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.44 : 1,337.24 = 397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.44/1,337.24 = 397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.44x = 1,337.24 × 397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.44x = 532,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,015.24/891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.81

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