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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.77, 1,336.84 and 397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.77, 1,336.84 and 397.92 is: 596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.77 : 1,336.84 = 397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.77/1,336.84 = 397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.77x = 1,336.84 × 397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.77x = 531,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,946.70/891.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.51

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