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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,337.80 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,337.80 and 371.55 is: 557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,337.80 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,337.80 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,337.80 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 497,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,052.90/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.41

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