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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.56, 1,336.46 and 429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.56, 1,336.46 and 429.21 is: 643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.56 : 1,336.46 = 429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.56/1,336.46 = 429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.56x = 1,336.46 × 429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.56x = 573,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,619.85/891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.39

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