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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.36, 1,336.25 and 403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.36, 1,336.25 and 403.45 is: 605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.36 : 1,336.25 = 403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.36/1,336.25 = 403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.36x = 1,336.25 × 403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.36x = 539,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,110.06/890.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.50

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