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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.91, 1,337.74 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.91, 1,337.74 and 275.56 is: 413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.91 : 1,337.74 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.91/1,337.74 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.91x = 1,337.74 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.91x = 368,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,620.95/891.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.30

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