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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.56, 1,336.84 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.56, 1,336.84 and 275.09 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.56 : 1,336.84 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.56/1,336.84 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.56x = 1,336.84 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.56x = 367,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,751.32/891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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