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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.85, 1,335.74 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.85, 1,335.74 and 429.96 is: 643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.85 : 1,335.74 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.85/1,335.74 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.85x = 1,335.74 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.85x = 574,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,314.77/891.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.96

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