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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.78, 1,337.16 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.78, 1,337.16 and 429.18 is: 643.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.78 : 1,337.16 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.78/1,337.16 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.78x = 1,337.16 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.78x = 573,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,882.33/891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.52

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