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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.66, 1,337.42 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.66, 1,337.42 and 275.34 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.66 : 1,337.42 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.66/1,337.42 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.66x = 1,337.42 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.66x = 368,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,245.22/891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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