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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.90, 1,337.37 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.90, 1,337.37 and 275.34 is: 412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.90 : 1,337.37 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.90/1,337.37 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.90x = 1,337.37 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.90x = 368,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,231.46/891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.86

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