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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.44, 1,337.16 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.44, 1,337.16 and 275.13 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.44 : 1,337.16 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.44/1,337.16 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.44x = 1,337.16 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.44x = 367,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,892.83/891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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