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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.99, 1,338.19 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.99, 1,338.19 and 275.74 is: 413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.99 : 1,338.19 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.99/1,338.19 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.99x = 1,338.19 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.99x = 368,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,988.48/891.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.67

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