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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.59, 1,336.81 and 371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.59, 1,336.81 and 371.95 is: 557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.59 : 1,336.81 = 371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.59/1,336.81 = 371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.59x = 1,336.81 × 371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.59x = 497,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,222.21/891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.68

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