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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.63, 1,337.39 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.63, 1,337.39 and 275.35 is: 413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.63 : 1,337.39 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.63/1,337.39 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.63x = 1,337.39 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.63x = 368,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,248.96/891.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.01

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