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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.64, 1,336.50 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.64, 1,336.50 and 403.83 is: 605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.64 : 1,336.50 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.64/1,336.50 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.64x = 1,336.50 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.64x = 539,718.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,718.80/890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.99

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