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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.74, 1,336.43 and 371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.74, 1,336.43 and 371.15 is: 556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.74 : 1,336.43 = 371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.74/1,336.43 = 371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.74x = 1,336.43 × 371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.74x = 496,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,015.25/891.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.23

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