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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,336.74 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,336.74 and 314.28 is: 471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,336.74 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,336.74 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,336.74 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 420,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,110.65/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.12

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