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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.76, 1,337.91 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.76, 1,337.91 and 306.77 is: 460.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.76 : 1,337.91 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.76/1,337.91 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.76x = 1,337.91 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.76x = 410,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,430.65/891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.25

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