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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.45, 1,337.38 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.45, 1,337.38 and 275.14 is: 412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.45 : 1,337.38 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.45/1,337.38 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.45x = 1,337.38 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.45x = 367,966.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,966.73/891.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.77

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