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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.63, 1,336.15 and 403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.63, 1,336.15 and 403.55 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.63 : 1,336.15 = 403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.63/1,336.15 = 403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.63x = 1,336.15 × 403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.63x = 539,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,202.17/890.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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