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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.76, 1,337.78 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.76, 1,337.78 and 429.46 is: 644.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.76 : 1,337.78 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.76/1,337.78 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.76x = 1,337.78 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.76x = 574,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,523.00/891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.26

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