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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,337.63 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,337.63 and 275.85 is: 413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,337.63 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,337.63 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,337.63 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 368,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,985.24/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.79

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