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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.86, 1,336.64 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.86, 1,336.64 and 398.16 is: 596.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.86 : 1,336.64 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.86/1,336.64 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.86x = 1,336.64 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.86x = 532,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,194.59/891.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.73

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