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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.83, 1,337.53 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.83, 1,337.53 and 429.32 is: 643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.83 : 1,337.53 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.83/1,337.53 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.83x = 1,337.53 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.83x = 574,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,228.38/891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.88

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