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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.75, 1,337.58 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.75, 1,337.58 and 242.43 is: 363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.75 : 1,337.58 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.75/1,337.58 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.75x = 1,337.58 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.75x = 324,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,269.52/891.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.63

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