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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.68, 1,337.81 and 423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.68, 1,337.81 and 423.35 is: 635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.68 : 1,337.81 = 423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.68/1,337.81 = 423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.68x = 1,337.81 × 423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.68x = 566,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,358.07/891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.16

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