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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.44, 1,336.80 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.44, 1,336.80 and 275.04 is: 412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.44 : 1,336.80 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.44/1,336.80 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.44x = 1,336.80 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.44x = 367,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,673.47/891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.45

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