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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.73, 1,337.73 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.73, 1,337.73 and 398.08 is: 597.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.73 : 1,337.73 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.73/1,337.73 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.73x = 1,337.73 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.73x = 532,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,523.56/891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.18

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