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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.92, 1,337.36 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.92, 1,337.36 and 275.44 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.92 : 1,337.36 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.92/1,337.36 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.92x = 1,337.36 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.92x = 368,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,362.44/891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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