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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.73, 1,337.46 and 275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.73, 1,337.46 and 275.41 is: 413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.73 : 1,337.46 = 275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.73/1,337.46 = 275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.73x = 1,337.46 × 275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.73x = 368,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,349.86/891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.07

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