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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.64, 1,337.24 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.64, 1,337.24 and 266.78 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.64 : 1,337.24 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.64/1,337.24 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.64x = 1,337.24 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.64x = 356,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,748.89/891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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