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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.78, 1,336.53 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.78, 1,336.53 and 371.16 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.78 : 1,336.53 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.78/1,336.53 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.78x = 1,336.53 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.78x = 496,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,066.47/891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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