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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,337.84 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,337.84 and 371.45 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,337.84 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,337.84 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,337.84 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 496,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,947.42/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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