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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.78, 1,337.57 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.78, 1,337.57 and 242.46 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.78 : 1,337.57 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.78/1,337.57 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.78x = 1,337.57 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.78x = 324,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,306.01/891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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