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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.20, 1,334.40 and 403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.20, 1,334.40 and 403.60 is: 604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.20 : 1,334.40 = 403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.20/1,334.40 = 403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.20x = 1,334.40 × 403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.20x = 538,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,563.84/890.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.99

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