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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.53, 1,337.54 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.53, 1,337.54 and 275.25 is: 412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.53 : 1,337.54 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.53/1,337.54 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.53x = 1,337.54 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.53x = 368,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,154.78/891.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.95

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