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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.79, 1,337.54 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.79, 1,337.54 and 267.08 is: 400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.79 : 1,337.54 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.79/1,337.54 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.79x = 1,337.54 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.79x = 357,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,226.84/891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.57

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